Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders
What is the most common mental health disorder experienced by women during pregnancy and after childbirth?
Depression (1 in 5 women)
This medication type is often prescribed to treat postpartum depression, but it requires careful monitoring in breastfeeding mothers.
Antidepressants
This term refers to the mental health of women during pregnancy and the first year after childbirth.
Perinatal Mental Health
Early identification of these issues through administering ________ can reduce the severity of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, especially in at-risk mothers.
mental health screenings
This term defines the start of conception through the first full year of postpartum.
Perinatal
What is the mood disorder that can occur after birth that is more severe than baby blues and can involve feelings of hopelessness, worthlessness, and suicidal thoughts?
Postpartum Depression
This form of therapy helps individuals focus on changing negative thought patterns, often used for treating anxiety and depression in mothers.
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
These are the common “baby blues” symptoms experienced by many women in the first few days after childbirth, which usually resolve within a few weeks.
mood swings, tearfulness, and irritability
*"Baby blues" are NOT a PMAD
True or False: An occupational therapist can support your baby's development, but also your maternal mental health and wellness.
This is the estimated percentage of new mothers who experience perinatal mood and anxiety disorders in the United States.
(1 in 5-7) 10-20%
True or False: Hormonal changes may contribute to mood swings and emotional instability during and after pregnancy.
True. For example, a drop in estrogen and progesterone
This type of therapy emphasizes building strong relationships and can support a mother in strengthening her emotional bonds with her baby
attachment-based therapy
This is a serious, rare condition that can occur during the first month after childbirth, involving hallucinations and extreme confusion.
postpartum psychosis
This community professional can help women during pregnancy and after childbirth, focusing on emotional well-being, parenting, and mental health.
A Doula
This is the main reason many women with perinatal mental health conditions may not seek help, which highlights the importance of education and support.
the stigma surrounding mental health
This sleep-related problem, which is common in new mothers, can exacerbate feelings of anxiety and depression.
Sleep Deprivation
This is a key practice that can help improve maternal mental health, involving regular physical activity to boost mood and reduce stress.
Exercise
This term refers to the mental and emotional process of bonding with a new baby, which can be affected by maternal mental health disorders.
maternal-infant bonding (or building secure attachment)
This practice, involving relaxation techniques and mindfulness, can help reduce stress and prevent anxiety in pregnant and postpartum mothers.
Mindfulness Meditation
The leading cause of maternal deaths in the U.S.
Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders
This feeding practice may decrease the risk of developing postpartum depression due to its bonding and hormonal effects?
Breastfeeding (can reduce risk by 60-80%)
This type of group can offer new mothers a space to share their experiences and receive emotional support from others in similar situations.
peer support group; postpartum support groups; maternal wellness groups
This is a common symptom of perinatal depression, often characterized by feelings of exhaustion, sadness, and a lack of interest in both the baby and daily activities.
anhedonia (loss of interest or pleasure)
This type of therapy focuses on strengthening a mother's emotional and psychological well-being, helping her adjust to motherhood and reduce the risk of developing mental health issues
Interpersonal Therapy
This is the typical duration for postpartum depression to last if left untreated, though it can vary.
Several months to a year