RECOMMENDATIONS
It is recommended that clinicians screen women for postpartum depression utilizing the EPDS while in the hospital in the first 2–3 days postpartum. Individuals with positive screenings considered within the context of one or more known risk factors should be provided secondary prevention efforts including psychoeducation, community resources and if warranted, professional assistance. A follow-up re-screening can be completed for all positive screens via the primary care provider or during the well-child visit approximately 1–2 weeks postpartum.11,17 It is recommended that individuals with 1) a positive screen and one or more risk factors, or 2) two consecutive positive screens, be further evaluated by a primary care physician or mental health professional