Mental Health in Pregnancy Flashcards
1
Q
Baby Blues
A
when?
occurs usually 3 days after giving birth
signs?
patient is teary, worried about being parents, no sinister symptoms
management?
reassure and review
when does it usually resolve?
within 10 days
2
Q
post-partum depressiondepression fea
A
when?
1 month after giving birth, peaks at 3 months
signs?
same classic signs as depression - low mood, not sleeping, reduced appetite, doesn’t connect with baby
management?
individualised to each patient, talking therapies, medications
3
Q
puerperal psychosis
A
when?
occurs 1 after giving birth
signs?
depressive signs, abnormal perceptions, hallucinations
management?
admit to mother and baby psychiatric unit
4
Q
what anti-depressant is safe to use in pregnancy
A
sertraline
5
Q
what scale is used
A
Edinburgh scale
