NURS 1030 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Postpartum Depression, Postpartum Psychosis, Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale

• School: University of Iowa
• Department: College of Nursing
• Course: NURS 1030
• Professor: Knudtson Linda

Document Summary

Overview: perinatal mood disorders: types, prevalence, and risk factors, negative effects of maternal depression. Maternal depression: prevalence: maternal depression affects as many as 19. 2% of women in the first 3 months postpartum with as many 7. 1% experiencing a major depressive episode. Insomnia or hypersomnia: depressed mood, decreased or increased appetite with or without weight changes, low energy/fatigue, loss of interest or pleasure, psychomotor agitation or retardation, feelings of worthlessness or guilt, concentration or problems making decisions, suicidal thoughts. *5 or more symptoms must be present for at least two weeks. Premature birth: study of 200 uihc nicu mothers, 25. 5% depressive symptoms. The societal burden of perinatal depression: leading cause of maternal deaths in the uk, approximately 500,00 of the 4 million american women giving birth each year experience postpartum depression (ppd) In the united states, depression is the leading cause of non-obstetric hospitalizations among women ages 18-44. Perinatal mood disorders: the blues, postpartum depression, postpartum psychosis.