Postpartum Depression: An Overview
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Science and Innovative Research (IJMSIR) - Year 2019, Vol 4, Issue 3
Abstract
Postpartum depression is classified under Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of mental disorders -IV (DSM-IV) as a postpartum affective disorder and major common complication in child bearing women. It causes irritable severely depressed mood that occurs within 4 weeks after giving birth and possibly persist up to 30 weeks. Childbirth is a life changing event and up to 85% of the people experience mood disturbances and nearly 10-15 % mothers experience persistent symptoms that lead to depressive episode. It is often unrecognized and untreated. Untreated maternal depression can have negative effect on child development, mother infant bonding and risk of anxiety or depression symptoms in infants later life. Manifestations include crying spells, depressed mood, insomnia, fatigue, and anxiety. Screening for postpartum depression can be done using Edinburgh postpartum depression scale, antepartum questionnaire. Treatment should begin with psychotherapy and advanced to pharmacotherapy if needed.
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Dr. P. Kishore
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