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Your Postpartum Visit Matters
What to Do About Nipple Pain
What Should I Know About C-Section Recovery?
What to Know About Vaginal Tearing in Childbirth
All About Preeclampsia
What We’re Missing About the Mental Health of New Parents
How Do I Get My Baby to Latch?
How Nervous Should I Be for My First Postpartum Poop?
How Can You Prepare for Your Postpartum as a Queer Parent?
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This short screening is based on the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS). It is not a diagnosis — it’s a starting point for a conversation with your healthcare provider.
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Crisis & Support Resources
- Postpartum Support International Helpline: 1-800-944-4773 (call or text)
- Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988
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This screening is based on the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS). It is not a diagnosis — only a healthcare provider can diagnose postpartum depression. Always consult your doctor about your results.
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