Since immediately after the birth of her son, Aubree has experienced a period of sadness that interferes with her ability to take care of him. She has never felt this way before, and this sadness has been going on for several weeks. With which type of major depression would Aubree MOST likely be diagnosed?

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Aubree's symptoms of sadness that began immediately after the birth of her son and have interfered with her ability to care for him suggest a diagnosis of peripartum depression. This type of depression occurs during pregnancy or in the weeks or months after delivery (postpartum).

Since Immediately After the Birth of Her Son, Aubree Has