![]() Although it might be an overstatement to say that things are running “like clockwork”, you are probably getting into a groove and feeling a little more comfortable. If you’re not sure whether you’ve had the screening, or if you are concerned that you or your partner has symptoms of PPD or another mood disorder, ask the pediatrician, an OB/GYN or another practitioner for help as soon as possible.Congratulations! You made it through the first few weeks, and the time has come for the 6 week visit. Maternal or paternal depression can devastate you, but it can also have short- and long-term developmental and emotional impacts on your baby if it’s not diagnosed and treated. That’s why the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that all pediatricians screen new moms for postpartum depression and other mood disorders at the 1-, 2-, 4- and 6-month well-baby visits using the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (a 10-question survey) or a simpler two-question approach. That makes the pediatrician an important first line of defense when it comes to diagnosing and fighting postpartum depression (PPD). But you’ll be seeing plenty of him or her in the months to come - most likely, far more than you’ll see a doctor of your own. Sure, the pediatrician is your baby’s doctor. A postpartum depression screening is also recommended. The doctor will most likely ask about how you and your partner are handling this major transition into parenthood, as well as how any older children are handling becoming big siblings. You should always be prepared to answer a few questions as well - and not only about your baby.
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