Postpartum depression: an update.
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.
Friedman
Susan Hatters
SH
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. susanhfmd@hotmail.com
Resnick
Phillip J
PJ
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
D000928:Antidepressive Agents