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Postpartum Depression

Postpartum Depression. Child Development Mrs. Brennan. Statistics. 50-80% of moms go through a “baby blues” period the first two weeks postpartum 10% of Moms suffer from Postpartum Depression 0.1-0.2% of women go through a postpartum psychosis

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Postpartum Depression

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  1. Postpartum Depression Child Development Mrs. Brennan

  2. Statistics • 50-80% of moms go through a “baby blues” period the first two weeks postpartum • 10% of Moms suffer from Postpartum Depression • 0.1-0.2% of women go through a postpartum psychosis • Women are more likely to suffer from depression, especially from ages 18-44 (the childbearing years) • Women are at a higher risk of depression during hormonal fluctuation such as during menstrual cycles and especially during pregnancy.

  3. Sources & Symptoms • PPD can begin as early as 24 hours postpartum • Research says PDD is a hormonal imbalance in the brain or can be caused by psychological issues or situations at home • Symptoms include: • Feeling hopeless and helpless • Extreme low self esteem • Persistent sadness and irritability • Loss interest in activities • Extreme mood changes • Unable to adjust to the role of motherhood • Increased need to sleep or just stay in bed

  4. Consequences of PDD • Symptoms can last several months up to 2 years postpartum • If untreated PDD can lead to: • Suicide • Divorce • Loss of job • Alienation of family • Delayed development in children • Studies show that children from mothers with PDD tested lower in cognitive abilities and were more negative in nature • Child Abuse or even child homicide

  5. Andrea Yates • Utah mother of 5 (ages 9 and under), stay at home mom • Suffered from PDD after last child • Husband noticed symptoms, but did not seek therapy • Mrs. Yates drowned each of her children in the bathtub one at a time while husband was at work

  6. Risk Factors for PDD • Family history of mood disorders • Anxiety and depression during pregnancy • Previous PDD • Child care difficulties (feeding, sleeping health) • Marital conflict • Stressful life events • Poor social support

  7. Treatment of PPD • Therapy • Don’t just think that it is “normal” to have these feelings • Don’t think that you’re a bad mother for feeling this way • Use coping mechanisms to control the stress of new parenthood • Talk to someone: spouse, friend, parent, doctor, etc. • Medication to improve hormonal balance • Support Groups

  8. Journal • Why do moms and dads get stressed when they become new parents? List at least 5 reasons. What can parents do to cope with the stress? • TURN IN: • MOM INTERVIEWS (DUE TODAY!) • DEAR FRIEND LETTER (DUE FRIDAY!)

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