Symptoms
Worry, unhappiness, exhaustion and unexplainable crying in first few days after birth.
What is Postpartum Blues?
Postpartum Blues occur after a life event such as
What is pregnancy or birth of a baby
Postpartum Psychosis is a _________
What is severe episode of mental illness
Feelings of worthlessness, guilt, anxious, irritable, angry, loss of interest, difficulty focusing, thoughts of suicide. Persist past first few weeks.
What is Postpartum Depression?
Experiencing the Postpartum Blues is a _________ experience.
What is normal/common
Postpartum depression may start during pregnancy and or in the first __ weeks after the birth of a child
What is a 4?
Symptoms of postpartum psychosis occur
What is suddenly in days/weeks after having a baby
agitation, hyperactivity, insomnia, hallucinations, risk of harming self or infant.
What is Postpartum Psychosis
Postpartum Blues may occur after major physical, social and _______ changes.
What is are contributing factors?
It is more than "feeling blue" or having a "bad day". Depression is a ________ illness.
What is mental
True or false: Postpartum Psychosis is less likely than Postpartum depression or the Baby Blues
What is True!
Does not require treament
What is Postpartum Blues
________ from loved ones and self care will help you feel better, sooner.
What is support
Who do I contact if I think I may be experiencing postpartum depression?
What is your health care provider
Lithium
What is a medication prescribed for Postpartum Psychosis?
Screening scale to assess postpartum depression.
What is Edinburgh Postnatal Depression scale?
Baby Blues occurs for up to ______ days. After this point you should contact your health care provider.
What is 10-14
May take several weeks to take effect
What is medications prescribed for Postpartum Depression