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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