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| Published: September 22, 2021

Postpartum Depression

Deepthi M

Research scholar, Department of Psychology. Garden City University, Bangalore, India. Google Scholar More about the auther

, Dr. Antony George William

Professor & HOD, Department of Psychology, Garden City University, Bangalore, India Google Scholar More about the auther

DIP: 18.01.161.20210903

DOI: 10.25215/0903.161

ABSTRACT

Postpartum depression is an underdiagnosed and undertreated condition. Postpartum depression can be influenced by a variety of psychosocial stresses. Those with a history of serious depression and those who have had depression during previous pregnancies are at a higher risk of postpartum depression. Maternal depression left untreated can harm a child’s development, mother-infant attachment, and increase the chance of anxiety or depression symptoms in children later in life. The treatment of postpartum depression is an essential component of good medical care. The obstetrician and paediatrician can both help with postpartum depression screening and treatment. All health care workers and nurse practitioners must be aware of specific signs and symptoms, appropriate screening procedures, and effective treatment in order to prevent negative outcomes linked with depression and its influence on children. This review covers the etiology, symptoms, treatment and consequences of postpartum depression.

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ISSN 2348-5396

ISSN 2349-3429

18.01.161.20210903

10.25215/0903.161

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Published in   Volume 09, Issue 3, July- September, 2021