Joy Baker, MD, FACOG, PMH-C, C-EFM, MT (ASCP); Elizabeth Johnson, RN, APRN, PMH-C; Alison Reminick, MD; and Kelly Devine Arch, DNP, CNM, PMHNP-BC, CLC, discuss how to recognize and differentiate postpartum depression from other perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, emphasizing the importance of comprehensive screening beyond just asking about self-harm, understanding risk factors, and implementing collaborative care approaches between obstetric providers, primary care physicians, psychiatrists, and pediatricians to ensure proper diagnosis, treatment, and support for both birthing parents and their partners during the vulnerable perinatal period.
