PPD screening

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I am 4 weeks postpartum and I’m finding myself crying all the time, super on edge and anxious about everything. I have a hard time even allowing my husband to be around the baby alone. I dread the moment he wakes up and wants to feed. I can’t sleep because I’m constantly checking on him to make sure he’s still breathing and when I do sleep I have nightmares that something has happened to him.

My question is, do I have to wait for my 6 week check up to see my doctor for postpartum depression? Do I have to see my OB, or can I see my family doctor? Only reason why I ask is because my OB’s office is closed on Fridays.