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What are the symptoms of post natal depression? i am 17 years old have a 7month old child all i do is want to cry?

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Dr. Alan Mease answered

Parenting: Postpartum depression is the most common complication of childbearing. The 10-question edinburgh postnatal depression scale (epds) can help identify if you are at risk for “perinatal” depression. Download it at: http://www.Fresno.Ucsf.Edu/pediatrics/downloads/edinburghscale.Pdf discuss the results with either your baby's peds doc or your OB doc. Get help for the benefit of you and your baby!

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Answered 3/14/2015

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A member asked:

What are the symptoms of post natal depression? i am 17 years old have a 7month old child all i do is want to cry?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Alan Mease answered

Dr Ali and 4 doctors agreed

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