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- Define postpartum depression - Identify signs of postpartum psychosis - Identify Risk factors of PPD - Identify screening tools and protocols - Discuss the impact of PPD on the mother, child and family - Identify the cause of PPD - Explore current biopsychosocial interventions for PPD - Postpartum depression usually occurs in the first 4 to 6 weeks after giving birth, and it is unlikely to get better by itself. - 50% of patients experienced depression for more than 1 year after childbirth. - Women who were not receiving clinical treatment, 30% of women with postpartum depression were still depressed up to 3 years after giving birth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices