title: Postpartum depression: an update.
abstract: Postpartum depression occurs in at least one in seven new mothers, usually within the first 6 months after delivery. By the time of onset of postpartum depression, the mother has usually long since been discharged from the maternity hospital. Early identification and treatment of these mothers reduces both maternal and infant suffering. Careful risk-benefit decision-making regarding various treatment options in the postpartum should be discussed with the mother. Risks of untreated depression include poor bonding with the infant, lack of self care, infant neglect and infanticide.
authors.affiliation: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. susanhfmd@hotmail.com
authors.forename: Susan Hatters
authors.initials: SH
authors.lastname: Friedman
authors.forename: Phillip J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Resnick
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000928:Antidepressive Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003657:Decision Making; D019052:Depression, Postpartum / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007774:Lactation / Q000187:drug effects; D009034:Mother-Child Relations; D009035:Mothers / Q000523:psychology*; D011247:Pregnancy; D012307:Risk Factors
chemical_list: D000928:Antidepressive Agents