Signs and Symptoms
This mood disorder affects mothers after childbirth and includes feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and anxiety.
What is postpartum depression?
A personal or family history of this type of disorder increases the risk of postpartum depression.
What is depression (or other mental health disorders)?
Postpartum depression is diagnosed when symptoms persist for more than this duration.
What is two weeks?
Mothers with postpartum depression may struggle to form this essential emotional connection with their baby.
What is bonding (or attachment)
Unlike "baby blues," postpartum depression symptoms last longer than this period.
What is two weeks?
A lack of this type of social support can contribute to postpartum depression.
What is emotional/partner/family support?
This type of therapy, commonly used to treat postpartum depression, helps mothers reframe negative thoughts.
What is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)?
Postpartum depression in mothers has been linked to developmental delays in children due to decreased levels of this type of interaction.
What is verbal and physical engagement?
Severe postpartum depression may include thoughts of harming oneself or the baby, a condition known as this.
What is postpartum psychosis?
Hormonal fluctuations after childbirth, particularly drops in these two hormones, can trigger postpartum depression.
What are estrogen and progesterone?
These types of medications, including SSRIs, may be prescribed to help manage postpartum depression symptoms.
What are antidepressants?
Mothers with postpartum depression may have difficulty with this important aspect of infant care, sometimes leading to early weaning.
What is breastfeeding?
This sleep-related symptom can be a warning sign of postpartum depression.
What is insomnia (or excessive sleeping)?
Having a traumatic childbirth experience, such as an emergency C-section, can increase the risk of this.
What is postpartum depression?
In severe cases, this type of medical treatment, often abbreviated as ECT, may be used to help mothers with severe postpartum depression.
What is electroconvulsive therapy?
Postpartum depression can increase the risk of this emotional or behavioral issue in children as they grow.
What are anxiety and depression?
A mother experiencing postpartum depression may have difficulty bonding with her baby due to this emotional state.
What is detachment or lack of interest?
Women with a history of this pregnancy-related condition, characterized by high blood pressure and protein in the urine, may have a higher risk of postpartum depression.
What is preeclampsia?
This widely used screening tool consists of 10 questions and helps healthcare providers assess the risk of postpartum depression
what is The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) ?
Postpartum depression may cause mothers to have difficulty performing this daily essential, leading to a higher risk of infant neglect.
What is self-care and baby care?