Symptoms
______ is a sign of the baby blues
Sad/tearful, irritable, exhausted, overwhelmed, changes in eating/sleeping patterns
True or false: Postpartum Depression could affect any parent
true
Baby Blues occur after a life event such as
pregnancy or birth of a baby
Postpartum depression is experienced by who?
both parents (mom and dad)
Postpartum Pyschosis is a _________
severe episode of mental illness
_________ can change the way people eat and sleep, and many people experience physical health problems.
Depression
1 in 5 women will have a
postpartum mood disorder
Baby Blues may occur after major physical, social and _______ changes.
emotional
It is more than "feeling blue" or having a "bad day". Depression is a ________ illness.
mental
True or false: Postpartum Psychosis is less likely than Postpartum depression or the Baby Blues
True!
When experiencing symptoms such as thoughts around harming yourself or your baby you should____________.
call for help/call 911/call health care provider
Upwards of _____ percent of women will experience perinatal mental health issues
20
Baby Blues occurs for up to ______ weeks. After this point you should contact your health care provider.
2
In the 17th century, women with postpartum depression were accused of practicing _______.
witchcraft
What should you do if you think you might be experiencing postpartum psychosis?
CALL FOR HELP! (911, health care provider ASAP)
Symptoms of postpartum depression can be experienced by:
anyone (either parent) after birth/adoption
This severe episode of mental illness occurs in 1 out of every 1000 women who have a baby
Postpartum Psychosis
________ from loved ones and self care will help you feel better, sooner.
Support
Who do I contact if I think I may be experiencing postpartum depression?
health care provider
A symptom of postpartum psychosis is:
high mood (mania), depression, confusion, hallucinations and delusions (including thoughts of harming oneself and baby)
__________ is a symptom of depression.
Feeling: sad, worthless, hopeless, guilty, anxious, irritable, angry, loss of interest, difficulty focussing and remembering, hard to concentrate, learn new things or make decisions, can change eating/sleeping habits and physical health problems
Almost 4 out of 5 mothers will experience
the Baby blues
Experiencing the Baby Blues is a _________ experience.
normal/common
Which nursing intervention would be appropriate for a mother diagnosed with PPD?
A. Encourage the mother to ignore her symptoms & focus on the baby's need
B. Assist the mother in establishing a daily routine & prioritize self-care activities.
C. Advocate for the mother to be discharged early from the hospital to decrease stress.
D. Instruct the mother to avoid discussing her feelings with her family/friends.
B.
Symptoms of postpartum psychosis occur:
suddenly in days/weeks after having a baby