Post-Partum Blues
Occurs in 50-80% of women; it is normal and peaks at days 3-5; resolved by two weeks.
Causes and Risk Factors
Sleep deprivation, anxiety about being a new mom, hormonal shift.
It is not associated with stress or past psychiatric history
Signs, Symptoms, and Diagnosis
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Pathophysiology
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Treatments
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Consequences and Course
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The Patient
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Health Care Team
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Community Involvement
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References