A postpartum patient is ready for discharge from the hospital with her baby.She describes having some "sad feelings" after her last baby.The perinatal nurse explains that she should seek help in which situation?

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Cases of postpartum blues are common.Fifty to 80% of all postpartum women experience some degree of postpartum blues within the first 2 weeks after childbirth.These are usually self-limiting,last several days,and often peak by the end of the first week.After 2 weeks,the woman should seek assistance and have further screening for depression.

A Postpartum Patient Is Ready for Discharge from the Hospital