Research consistently shows that the adverse effects of ppd can last long after nicu discharge. Postpartum depression affects approximately 1015% of women and impairs motherinfant interactions that in turn are important for child development. Understanding the pathophysiology of postpartum depression. Depending on the severity, you may struggle to look after yourself and. Most new moms experience postpartum baby blues after childbirth, which commonly include mood swings, crying spells, anxiety and difficulty. Postnatal anxiety and depression can be mild, moderate or severe and symptoms can begin suddenly after birth or appear gradually in the weeks or months during the first year after birth. Postpartum depression refers to the development of a depressive illness following childbirth and may form part of a bipolar or, more usually, a unipolar illness. It often happens during the first weeks or months after giving birth, though it can happen at any point during your babys first year. It may involve a low mood but there are a number of other features. Depression is a common mental disorder, presents with depressed mood, loss of interest, feelings of guilt or low selfesteem, disturbed sleep or appetite, low energy and poor concentration. Postnatal depression and anxiety 6 anxiety, depression and dads mens experiences around pregnancy, labour, delivery and early parenthood can be very different from their partners. Experts dont fully understand why some women become depressed and others dont. The etiology is poorly understood but is likely to involve an interaction between psychological, social, and biologic factors. The major depression is triggered by childbirth but is much more severe than just the baby blues.
Not true postnatal depression can strike any woman after the birth of a baby. Sometimes its simply a complication of giving birth. Depending on how data are gathered and how diagnoses are made, as many as 27% of some population groups. May 26, 2018 postnatal depression is a type of depression that affects parents after they have a baby. Identifying postpartum depression during the wellchild visit. Screening recommendations postpartum support international. The phenomenology and epidemiology of ppd are also described. Postpartum depression symptoms and causes mayo clinic. In rare cases, the symptoms are severe enough that the health of the mother and baby may be at risk. May 15, 2016 the etiology of peripartum depression is unclear. Fundamentally, such depressive symptoms as sad mood, pessimism, and lethargy, are universal human experiences and are considered normal reactions to the struggles, disappointments, and losses of everyday life. New mothers with bipolar disorder are more likely to have ppd, and bipolar disorder may be more likely to be misdiagnosed as ppd after giving birth. Women are more than twice as susceptible to depression as men kessler et al. Maternal postnatal depression, causes and consequences.
Screening with the edinburgh postnatal depression scale may be appropriate. Postpartum depression on the neonatal intensive care unit. Postnatal depression is a depressive illness which affects between 10 to 15 in every 100 women having a baby. Etiology, treatment and consequences for maternal care. Etiology unclear hormonal basis for postpartum depression has been hypothesized due to sudden and substantial fluctuations in concentrations of steroid hormones little evidence supports a biological basis multifactorial etiology has been suggested unlikely that a single preventivetreatment modality will be effective for all women. Etiology is poorly understood but is likely to involve an interaction between psychological, social, and biologic factors. Postnatal depression pnd also known as postpartum depression is a type of depression some women experience after having a baby. Postnatal depression causes, symptoms and treatment.
Earls, 2010 because the burden of depression and other mental health distress is so high for mothers and their children, and because it is often overlooked, psi believes that there is a tremendous need for universal screening of all pregnant and postpartum women. Pdf depressionsymptoms, causes, medications and therapies. Hiltunen, pauliina, maternal postnatal depression, causes and consequences department of paediatrics, university of oulu, p. Post partum depression ppd is a psychiatric illness approximately affecting 1020% of women after childbirth. Postpartum depression gynecology and obstetrics merck. While some particular personality types may be more likely to develop depression. Postpartum depression is the most underdiagnosed obstetric complication in the u. Other treatment options include psychological treatments such as cognitive behavioural therapy or antidepressant medicines. Depression during pregnancy and in the postpartum period is an area of much needed research, in terms of both pathophysiology and treatment. Postnatal depression is a type of depression that affects parents after they have a baby. Upon discharge, these neonates continue to experience adverse.
Although every woman is at risk, women with the following are at higher risk. Common signs of postnatal depression you may experience one or more of the following symptoms. Upon discharge, these neonates continue to experience adverse physical and mental healthbehavioral problems well into the school age and adolescent years. Bipolar disorder and postpartum depression bipolar disorder. Postnatal or any depression is a sign of a weak character. As early as 23 days after childbirth, the woman develops paranoid, grandiose, or bizarre delusions, mood swings. This report provides recent statespecific trends in selfreported pds. Left untreated, postpartum depression can interfere with motherchild bonding and cause family problems. Among the states with data for all three periods 2004, 2008, and 2012, selfreported prevalence of pds declined from 14. Find indepth information on postpartum depression including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and.
Considering the sleep deprivation, new responsibilities, and lack of time for yourself, its no surprise that a lot of new moms feel like theyre on an. Edinburgh postnatal depression scale 1 epds postpartum depression is the most common complication of childbearing. If you experienced abuse as a child or later in life you may also have post traumatic stress disorder ptsd, which can further add to your risk for postnatal depression. Postpartum depression is a lot more powerful and lasts longer. In contrast, for nonmelancholic depression, the role of personality. We dont know exactly what causes postnatal depression pnd, but we do know that its very common. While women usually start preparing themselves for parenthood during pregnancy, life changes for men are usually more marked after the birth. For psychotic or melancholic depression, physical and biological factors are relevant. Etiology and treatment of postpartum depression request pdf. Untreated postpartum depression can last for months or longer, sometimes becoming a chronic depressive disorder. Postpartum depression is depressive symptoms that last 2 wk after delivery and that interfere with activities of daily living.
It usually develops within six weeks of giving birth and can come on gradually or all of a sudden. Box 5000, fin90014 university of oulu, finland oulu, finland 2003 abstract a. Some emotions may be good, while others can be more. Postnatal depression and perinatal mental health mind. Resources for screening, referral, and treatment pam shaw md disclosure information i have no relevant financial relationships with the manufacturers of any commercial products andor provider of commercial services discussed in this cme activity. Post natal depression the royal college of psychiatrists. The objective of this work is to update our knowledge of ppd giving particular. Many women feel a bit down, tearful or anxious in the first week after giving birth. Postpartum, or postnatal, depression affects new mothers.
The symptoms are similar to those in depression at other times. Postnatal depression can affect women in different ways. Postpartum depression isnt a character flaw or a weakness. What is postnatal depression, what are the symptoms and which. If you have postpartum depression, prompt treatment can help you manage your symptoms and help you bond with your baby. Resources for screening, referral, and treatment pam shaw md disclosure information i have no relevant financial relationships with the.
Etiology unclear hormonal basis for postpartum depression has been hypothesized due to sudden and substantial fluctuations in concentrations of steroid hormones little evidence supports a biological. There are a number of theories, including abnormalities of maternal neurotransmitters,7 decreased levels of estrogen,8 dysfunction of the. The babys father may also develop depression in the weeks after a baby is born. Having a baby can be an exciting time, full of intense emotions. Postnatal depression pnd is a depressive illness that occurs after having a baby. Bipolar disorder and postpartum depression bipolar. Psychological theories of depression simply psychology. What is postnatal depression, what are the symptoms and. Endocrine factors in the etiology of postpartum depression. Among the states with data for all three periods 2004, 2008, and 2012, selfreported prevalence of pds declined. Predictors of post natal depression are shaped distinctly by the measure of depression. Contrary to what many people believe, pnd is not just hormonal, because fathers and adoptive mothers can suffer from it too.
Postpartum depression occurs in 10 to 15% of women after delivery. It can start at any point in the first year after giving birth and may develop suddenly or gradually. Symptoms include a feeling of being overwhelmed, frequent crying, and. Depression is a mood disorder which prevents individuals from leading a normal life, at work socially or within their family. It often happens during the first weeks or months after giving birth, though it can happen at any point. Postpartum depression is common and occurs in up to 18% of newly delivered mothers. Oct 15, 2010 postpartum major depression is a disorder that is often unrecognized and must be distinguished from baby blues. Postpartum depression symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. During 20042012, statistically significant declines were observed in eight of states alaska, colorado, georgia. It typically develops within 4 to 6 weeks after giving birth.
This is an uncommon but severe form of mental illness. Seligman 1973 referred to depression as the common cold of psychiatry because of its frequency of diagnosis. It can range from being relatively mild to very severe. You may go through a brief period of feeling emotional and tearful known as the baby blues. The term baby blues refers to a brief episode of mood swings, tearfulness, anxiety and difficulty with sleeping that is very common in the first week after the birth of. Maternal attachment, sensitivity and parenting style are essential for a healthy maturation of an infants social.
Earls, 2010 because the burden of depression and other mental health distress is so high for mothers and their. Postnatal depression causes, symptoms and treatment patient. Symptoms include a feeling of being overwhelmed, frequent crying, and fatigue. Predictors of postnatal depression are shaped distinctly by the measure of depression. These include low mood and other symptoms lasting at least two weeks. Explains postnatal depression and other perinatal mental health issues, including possible causes, sources of treatment and support, and advice for friends and family. The severity of postnatal anxiety and depression depends on the number of symptoms, their intensity and the extent to which they interfere with getting on with. The onset can start anytime post childbirth but most frequently it will occur between zero and two months after giving birth. About 1 in 10 mothers develop postnatal depression. It usually starts 310 days after giving birth and affects around 85.
Box 5000, fin90014 university of oulu, finland oulu, finland 2003 abstract a longitudinal followup study of postnatal depression was performed in the years 19952000 in the university of oulu. Postpartum depression is very common, affecting 1 in 8 women during the first months after childbirth. A family approach to postnatal depression honors thesis presented in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of bachelor of nursing in the school of nursing at salem state university by charlene swain charlene campbell msn med rn faculty advisor department of nursing commonwealth honors program. Postpartum major depression is a disorder that is often unrecognized and must be distinguished from baby blues. Perinatal depression is depression that occurs during or after pregnancy. Between 10 and 30 percent of all new mothers reportedly suffer from postnatal depression. Please check if the sentence starting it discusses can be edited as it discusses motherhood, postnatal depression and symptoms, and the impacts of postnatal depression. It is thought that postnatal depression may be caused by a combination of biological and psychosocial factors. However postnatal depression can also occur several months after giving birth. A family approach to postnatal depression honors thesis presented in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of bachelor of nursing in the school of nursing.
Antenatal depressive symptoms, a history of major depressive disorder, or. Identification and management of peripartum depression. Trends in postpartum depressive symptoms 27 states, 2004. Support and understanding from family, friends and sometimes from a professional such as a health visitor can help you to recover. It follows about 15 percent of births, in firsttime moms and those whove given birth before. Each type of depression is associated with different mixtures of causes. In rare cases, the symptoms are severe enough that the health of the mother and baby. Even when treated, postpartum depression increases a womans risk of future episodes of major depression. If you experienced abuse as a child or later in life you may also have posttraumatic stress disorder ptsd.