Perinatal mental health

Question 1

What is a mental disorder

Answer 1

A clinically recognizable set of symptoms or behaviors associated in most cases with distress and with interference with personal functions

Question 2

What are the symptoms of perinatal depression

Answer 2

At least one of the following most of time for at least two weeks:
Broken sleep, extreme tiredness, anhedonia (lack of pleasure), lack of interest, low mood

Also:
mood variation
loss of apetite and weight
tearfulness, diurnal variation in mood, poor concentration, suicidal thoughts, reduced self esteem, pessimism, withdrawal

Question 3

What does primigravida mean?

Answer 3

Pregnant for the first time