QUESTION 1: HOW MANY WOMEN MAY EXPERIENCE A DEPRESSIVE EPISODE DURING PREGNANCY OR POST-PARTUM?

QUESTION 2: WHY DOES PERINATAL DEPRESSION OFTEN GO UNNOTICED IN THE HEALTH SYSTEM?

Perinatal depression is always evident
Women always verbalize their emotions when asked
If not asked directly about her emotional state, the mother is unlikely to verbalize it
The mother's emotional state can be identified by her facial expressions

Only a medical approach
A comprehensive approach that considers psychological, medical, social, and cultural factors
A pharmacological approach only
An exclusive focus on the baby's well-being

Making the mother feel guilty
Ensure that the mother is well, receives emotional support, and goes through the period with dignity
Improve the baby's health only
Ignoring the mother's emotional well-being