Postpartum Mood Disorders (exam 3) Flashcards
1
Q
PP blues
A
- 50-85%
- functioning is not impaired
duration: peak ~day 5, resolves within 10 days
2
Q
PP blues symptoms
A
- sadness/tearfulness
- restlessness/insomnia
- fatigue
- anxiety
- mood swings
- depressed affect
3
Q
PP blues treatment
A
none
4
Q
PP depression
A
- 10-15%
- can lead to functional impairment
duration: 2weeks-12months
5
Q
PP depression symptoms
A
- intense fear, anxiety, anger
- irritability
- feelings of guilt
- jealousy/rejection of infant
- no interest in the baby
- thought of harming self or baby
6
Q
PP depression treatment
A
antidepressants and psychotherapy
- careful observation
7
Q
PP psychosis
A
- 0.1% to 0.2%
- a psychiatric emergency
duration: variable, typical onset within 2 weeks
8
Q
PP psychosis symptoms
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- auditory and/or visual hallucinations (25%)
- delusions
- delirium/confusion
- bizarre behavior
- deficits in judgement
- impulsiveness
9
Q
PP psychosis treatment
A
antipsychotics, mood stabilizers, inpatient psychiatric care
- closely supervised visits with baby
