Postnatal Mental Health Flashcards
1
Q
What conditions come under postnatal mental health?
A
Baby blues
Postnatal depression
Puerperal psychosis
2
Q
When are baby blues seen?
A
First week postnatal
3
Q
What causes baby blues?
A
Hormonal changes
Birth recovery
Fatigue + sleep deprivation
4
Q
What are features of baby blues?
A
Mood swings Low mood Anxiety Irritability Tearfulness
5
Q
When does postnatal depression occur?
A
3-12 months postnatally
6
Q
What are features of postnatal depression?
A
Low mood >2 weeks
Anhedonia
Fatigue
7
Q
How is postnatal depression managed?
A
Risk assessment
Social support
CBT
Antidepressants
8
Q
When does puerperal psychosis occur?
A
First few weeks postnatal
9
Q
What are features of puerperal psychosis?
A
Psychotic symptoms
- hallucinations
- delusions
- thought disorder
- passivity symptoms
10
Q
How is puerperal psychosis managed?
A
Risk assessment
Specialist mother + baby unit
Antipsychotic
