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Postpartum mood disorders. A startling contrast to the joy of birth

Knops GG, 1993

Postgraduate medicine, 93(3), 103-116

DOI 10.1080/00325481.1993.11701624 PMID 8446520 Source

Abstract

More than half of new mothers may be affected by mood disorders after childbirth. Possible causes and recommended management depend on the type of disorder and its severity. In this article, Dr Knops discusses recognition, prevention, and management of three types of postpartum mood disorders as well as the need for support for a woman and her family at this vulnerable time.

Topics

Pregnancy > Postpartum > DepressionGeneral OB/GYN > Clinical Practice > Guidelines
postpartum depression recognition, postpartum mood disorders diagnosis, new mother mental health, baby blues postpartum depression difference, postpartum psychosis symptoms, maternal mental health after childbirth, postpartum psychiatric complications, postnatal mood changes management, family support postpartum depression, postpartum counseling primary care

Cite this article

Knops, G. G. (1993). Postpartum mood disorders. A startling contrast to the joy of birth. *Postgraduate medicine*, *93*(3), 103-4, 109-10, 113-6. https://doi.org/10.1080/00325481.1993.11701624

Keywords

Affective Disorders, Psychotic, Counseling, Diagnosis, Differential, Family, Family Practice, Female, Humans, Marriage, Mood Disorders, Mother-Child Relations, Primary Prevention, Prognosis, Puerperal Disorders, Risk Factors, Social Support

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