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

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Postgraduate Medicine, 93(3), 103-116, 1993

DOI 10.1080/00325481.1993.11701624 PMID 8446520

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.

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postpartum mood disorders recognition prevention management, postpartum depression blues psychosis types severity, postnatal mood disorder incidence new mothers, postpartum psychiatric illness family support, Knops postpartum mood disorders review, postpartum depression screening primary care, baby blues versus postpartum depression versus postpartum psychosis, childbirth emotional complications prevention strategies, postpartum mental health management guidelines, maternal mood disorder after delivery clinical overview
PMID 8446520 8446520 DOI 10.1080/00325481.1993.11701624 10.1080/00325481.1993.11701624

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Knops, G. G. (1993). Postpartum mood disorders. A startling contrast to the joy of birth. *Postgraduate medicine*, *93*(3), 103-116. https://doi.org/10.1080/00325481.1993.11701624

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