Postpartum Mood Disorders (exam 3) Flashcards

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PP blues

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  • 50-85%
  • functioning is not impaired

duration: peak ~day 5, resolves within 10 days

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PP blues symptoms

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  • sadness/tearfulness
  • restlessness/insomnia
  • fatigue
  • anxiety
  • mood swings
  • depressed affect
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PP blues treatment

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none

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PP depression

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  • 10-15%
  • can lead to functional impairment

duration: 2weeks-12months

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PP depression symptoms

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  • intense fear, anxiety, anger
  • irritability
  • feelings of guilt
  • jealousy/rejection of infant
  • no interest in the baby
  • thought of harming self or baby
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PP depression treatment

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antidepressants and psychotherapy

- careful observation

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PP psychosis

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  • 0.1% to 0.2%
  • a psychiatric emergency

duration: variable, typical onset within 2 weeks

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PP psychosis symptoms

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  • auditory and/or visual hallucinations (25%)
  • delusions
  • delirium/confusion
  • bizarre behavior
  • deficits in judgement
  • impulsiveness
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PP psychosis treatment

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antipsychotics, mood stabilizers, inpatient psychiatric care

- closely supervised visits with baby

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