The perinatal nurse routinely screens pregnant women for postpartum depression.Which woman does the nurse screen as the priority?

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Recognized risk factors for postpartum depression include an undesired/unplanned pregnancy,a history of depression,recent major life changes such as the death of a family member,moving to a new community,lack of family or social support,financial stress,marital discord,adolescent age,and homelessness.Ambivalence is not unusual,especially in the first trimester.First pregnancy is not a risk factor.

The Perinatal Nurse Routinely Screens Pregnant Women for Postpartum Depression