PIES
Treatment/Diagnosis &
Risk factors/Symptoms
Connection to Society/How PPD affects mom and child
Background Information
Lifestage Focus
100

Weight gain/ weight loss. 

What is a negative impact on physical development that both a mother and child can experience.?

100

EPDS Screening

What type of screening is used for PPD diagnosis?

100

Weight problems, persistent depression, breastfeeding problems, Alcohol and illicit drug use

What are Symptoms of PPD?

100

Mood disorder/mental health condition that occurs after childbirth

What is PPD?

100

Trust vs. mistrust, autonomy vs. shame and doubt, generativity vs. stagnation‌, and integrity vs. despair

What are the four stages of development mentioned?

200

 Prior trauma regarding motherhood or a past traumatic birth.

What is a possible link to post partum depression?

200

Therapy, medication, support groups, and lifestyle changes

What are the four types of treatment?

200

16% and 31%

What is the percentage of PPD in Saskatchewan and Nova Scotia?

200

Occurs within 6 weeks of childbirth

When does PPD usually occur?

200

Long-term consequences on the child's emotional development and ability to form secure attachments

How children are affected during the stage trust vs mistrust?

300

Foggy mindedness 

What is a negative emotional impact a mother with PPD may face?

300

Postpartum psychosis

What is the rare case of postpartum depression?

300

Mood Swings, Crying spells, Anxiety, Difficulty sleeping

What are symptoms of baby blues?

300

Physical, emotional, and lifestyle factors

Why can it occur?

300

Feelings of shame and doubt in the child's abilities and decisions

How children are affected during the stage Autonomy vs Shame?

400

6

How many times more likely is a child of someone facing PPD to be at risk of delayed emotional development ?


400

Assessment for PPD that consists of a questionnaire

What is EPDS screening?

400

Showing little interest, drive or passion in activities. Going along with other people’s opinions instead of having an opinion

What is passivity?

400

6.5% to 20% of women

What is the percentage of women who experience PPD?

400

Feelings of stagnation, feeling unproductive and uninvolved

How mothers are affected during the stage Generativity vs. Stagnation

500

Minimal time spent teaching\ learning with the child.

What is something the mother does that may hinder the child’s cognitive performance?

500

Lindsay Clancy

Who was charged with murdering her three children?

Who had postpartum psychosis?

500

Transition into a maternal role in addition to their other roles as: daughter, girlfriend, student

Why is it more likely for younger moms to experience PPD?

500

Symptoms are getting worse, symptoms don't fade after two weeks, and thoughts of harming yourself or your baby

When to see a doctor?

500

Feelings of despair and regret if the depression affected her ability to parent effectively

How mothers are affected during the stage integrity vs. despair