Postpartum Depression (PPD)

SYMPTOMS/FACTS

100

____ out of _____ women experience postpartum depressive symptoms

What is 1 out of 10

200

List three common symptoms of PPD

What is crying more than usual, feeling numb/disconnected from baby, worrying you will hurt the baby, guilt, anger, doubting your ability to care for the baby

300

What are two risk factors for PPD

What is infant health, mode of delivery, access to resources, lack of support, poverty

EFFECTS

100

Women can experience _____ levels of negative emotion during PPD

What is increased

200

What are two ways that PPD can affect parenting?

What is negative emotion, unresponsiveness, attachment issues, less likely to attend well-child visits, complete immunizations, neglect, abuse, hostility

300

What are two negative effects on children who's parents suffer from long term, untreated PPD

What is behavioral problems, poorer language development, low IQ, poor cardiovascular functioning, high rates of gastrointestinal infections, and respiratory tract infections.

OC Postpartum Wellness Program (PPW)

100

At what stage of pregnancy can you seek services at OC PPW?

What is five months to one year postnatal

200

What is the cost to receive services at OC PPW

What is no cost

300

How is OC PPW funded

What is funded by the mental health services act (proposition 63)

400

What are three services provided by OC PPW

What is screening, assessment, early intervention, psychotherapy, case management, wellness activities, family therapy, group therapy, coordination and linkage to community resources, community education