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1
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Postpartum Blues

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“baby blues”

-occurs w/in first few days, resolves w/in 10-14 days

No medical intervention required

2
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Postpartum Depression

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PPD
mood disorder characterized by severe depression that occurs w/in first 6-12 months postpartum

depressed mood or loss of interest or pleasure in daily activities for at least 2 wks + 4 of the following sx:

  • significant weight loss or gain (>5% in a month)
  • insomnia or hypersomnia
  • changes in psychomotor activity, agitation, or retardation
  • decreased energy or fatigue
  • feelings of worthlessness or guilt
  • decreased ability to concentrate or inability to make decisions
  • recurrent thoughts of death or suicide attempt
3
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PPD Questionnaire

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questions rated from 0-3

score of 9 or more or indicating any suicidal ideation must be referred for care immediately

less than 9 but showing signs of depression then make appropriate referral (counseling, antidepressant therapy)

have them take questionnaire again at later appointment to see if improvements are occurring

4
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PPD Medical Management

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mild PPD: psychotherapy
moderate PPD: psychotherapy and antidepressants
severe PPD or suicidal ideation: psychotherapy, antidepressants, electroconvulsive therapy, inpatient care.

5
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Postpartum Psychosis

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most severe form of postpartum mood disorders (a variant of bipolar disease)

usually occurs w/in the first 1 to 4 weeks postpartum

RF: hx of bipolar disorder, prior psychoses, OCD, lack of support

Management: provide safety of the woman and infant

6
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PTSD

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facts about labor and birth are distorted, reality doesn’t match expectations

RF: hx prior trauma and/or prior psychiatric hx and women who undergo emergency c-sections

Medical tx: therapy and antidepressant meds

7
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Paternal Postnatal Depression: RF

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primary risk factor: maternal PPD

8
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Breastfeeding and Psychiatric Meds

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evaluate lactation category of med (L1-L5) b/c ALL meds pass into breastmilk since most are lipid soluble and are then transferred via passive diffusion to baby

9
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Amount of Psychiatric Meds Breastfed Baby is Exposed To

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depends on:

  • factors specific to each medication
  • dosage
  • frequency of dosing and feeds (short acting is better than long acting)
  • rate of maternal drug metabolism
  • gestational age and liver function!