title: [Postpartum depression].
abstract: This paper is a literature review of current knowledge about postpartum depression. It presents the course and clinical picture of this disorder with regard of possible complications. The stress was laid on early and efficient diagnosis and differentiation. The general rules of prophylaxis and treatment were also described. The authors also presented new hypothesis concerning biological basis of postpartum depression. The article should be useful not only for psychiatrists, but also for physicians of other specializations with special regard of obstetricians, paediatrists and general practitioners.
authors.affiliation: Klinika Psychiatrii Dorosłych CM UJ Oddział Leczenia Depresji 31-501, Kraków, ul. Kopernika 21B.
authors.forename: Dominika
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Dudek
authors.forename: Marcin
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Siwek
authors.forename: Andrzej
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Zieba
authors.forename: Gabriel
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Nowak
mesh_terms: D019052:Depression, Postpartum / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy
vernacular_title: Depresja poporodowa.