<i>Vital Signs:</i> Postpartum Depressive Symptoms and Provider Discussions About Perinatal Depression — United States, 2018

Abstract

The prevalence of self-reported PDS varied by site and maternal and infant characteristics. Whether providers asked women about perinatal depression was not consistent across sites. Provision of recommended screenings and appropriate referrals for diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care can ensure early and effective management of depression to reduce adverse maternal and infant outcomes.