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Survey No. 8

PND (PPD): Personal Experiences

Suffering, support, detection and treatment

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Postnatal Depression (N America: "Postpartum Depression") is a surprisingly common condition -- affecting up to 10% of all mothers. Its severity varies, but it can be unpleasant for the mother and for her family, and in some circumstances it can also have adverse consequences for the well-being of the new baby. Early detection and treatment can be highly beneficial, but is not always available.

This questionnaire is concerned with the experience of those that have suffered PND. It should take no more than 10 minutes to complete)

Questions marked with a * are required.
*1. How severe was your (most recent) episode of PND?
Please rate your experience:
 
 
Mild
Unpleasant
Very unpleasant
Disabling
*2. How long did the condition last?
 
 
less than 1 week
between 1 week and 5 weeks
between 5 weeks and 26 weeks
more than 26 weeks
*3. Had you been treated for depression prior to your first instance of PND?
 
 
Yes
No
*4. Have you suffered from PND since the first episode?
 
 
Yes, an episode of PND has accompanied each birth
Yes, but not for every birth
I have had more children, but not suffered PND again
No, but nor have I had any more children
*5. Since the original episode of PND, have you suffered from depression (sufficiently severe to seek help) that was not immediately associated with childbirth?
 
 
Yes
No
*6. How old were you when you first suffered from PND?
 
 
less than 16
17 - 21
21 - 25
26 - 35
35 - 45
more than 45
 
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