Depresssion - 1 Flashcards
what is the term baby blues referring to?
A degree of emotional lability that is epxerienced by some mothers in first week after childbirth.
onset of baby blues?
3-4th day after delivery
prognosis of baby blues
usually resolves by day 10 w/out Rx
Prevalence of baby blues?
40%
What is post-partum depression
a depression that is experienced after childbirth
do DMS-5 & ICD-11 cover post-partum depression specifically?
Nope!
DSM 5 on depresssion with similar concept of post-partum depression?
DSM 5 offers a specifier of ‘peripartum-onset’
what is peripartum duration?
During pregnancy + 4 weeks after deliver
ICD 11 on depresssion with similar concept of post-partum depression?
Offers a category ‘mental or behavioural disorders associated with pregnancy, childbirth or the puerperium’ with or w/out psychotic symptoms
what duration puerperium is referring to?
within six weeks of childbirth
what is the duration of post-partum depression in research studies?
within 1 year of delivery
based on research definition, what is prevalence of post-partum depression?
10-15%
Risk factors for Post-partum depression (PPD)
Youth
Mariatal & family conflicts
Hx of lost pregnancy
Uncertainty about having a baby
Lack of social support
Anxiety & depression during pregnancy
do obsetric factors like length of labor or assisted delivery influence PPD?
Nah!
Do social class influence PPD?
Nah, again!
