Post-maternal depression Flashcards

1
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Score used

A

Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale

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Seen in around 60-70% of women

Typically seen 3-7 days following birth and is more common in primips

Mothers are characteristically anxious, tearful and irritable

A

Baby blues

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Affects around 10% of women

Most cases start within a month and typically peaks at 3 months

Features are similar to depression seen in other circumstances

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Postnatal depression

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Affects approximately 0.2% of women

Onset usually within the first 2-3 weeks following birth

Features include severe swings in mood (similar to bipolar disorder) and disordered perception (e.g. auditory hallucinations)

A

Puerperal psychosis

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Baby blues

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Reassurance with health visitor

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Postnatal depression

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Same as baby blues
CBT
Sertraline or fluoxetine

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Puerperial psychosis management

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Admission to hospital is usually required, ideally in a Mother & Baby Unit
25-50% risk of recurrence

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