Postpartum Mood Disorders

Question 1

Postpartum Blues Symptoms

Answer 1

sadness/tearful
Restlessness/insomnia (baby keeping them awake)
Fatigue
Anxiety
Mood swings
Depressed affect

Question 2

Duration of Postpartum Blues

Answer 2

peak day 5
resolves within 10 days

Question 3

Treatment for Postpartum Blues

Answer 3

None; but helping around the house

Question 4

Postpartum Depression Symptoms

Answer 4

Intense fear, anxiety, anger
irritability
feelings of guilt
Jealousy/rejection of infant
no interest in the baby (teach father) need to go to the doctor
thoughts of harming self or baby

Question 5

Postpartum Depression can lead to

Answer 5

Functional impairment

Question 6

Duration Postpartum Depression

Answer 6

2 weeks - 12 months

Question 7

Treatment PP Depression

Answer 7

Antidepressants and psychotherapy

Question 8

Symptoms of PP Psychosis

Answer 8

auditory and/or visual hallucinations
delusions
delirium/confusion
bizarre behavior
deficits in judgement
impulsiveness
plan to harm the baby

Question 9

Duration PP Psychosis

Answer 9

Variable, typical onset within 2 wks

Question 10

Treatments PP Psychosis

Answer 10

Antipsychotics, mood stabilizers, inpatient psychiatric care

Question 11

Nursing Considerations for MOOD DISORDERS

Answer 11

Assess risk factors for PP Depression and psychosis
Utilize tools that assess symptoms/dimension of PPD
Educate mother and father/support person
Continue screening (psychiatrist, OBGYN)