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OB-POSTPARTUM
Postpartum Psychological Complications
Question | Answer |
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onset 3-4 days postpartum, feels letdown after emotionally charged birth | baby blues |
onset within a few days to a year after delivery | postpartum depression |
exhaustion, fatigue, confusion, memory loss, crying, lack of interest | postpartum depression |
if mom has this she has a much greater likelihood of it recurring during subsequent births | postpartum depression with psychosis |
mom is depressed, has delusions, is unable to move, stand or work, is suspicious, confused and incoherent | postpartum depression with psychosis |
at higher risk for developing increased symptoms with pregnancy and during the postpartum time; also at higher risk for postpartum depression | bipolar disorder |
if mom experiences excessive worry and concern that harm will come to the infant she may have | postpartum with anxiety disorder |
hallucinations, delusions, paranoia are all increased during pregnancy and after | schizophrenia |
what care is vital for bipolar pregnant woman | work with dr to evaluate med need or for dosage adjustment |
if mom experiences hyperventilation, restless sleep and panic attacks | postpartum with anxiety disorder |
can MAOIs be taken while breastfeeding | no |
can antipsychotics be taken while breastfeeding | no |
MAOIs | NPM....No Popular Meds...Nardil, Parnate & Marplan |
can nardil be taken by a breastfeeding mom | no |
what should a pregnant mom know about SSRIs | should not be taken during pregnancy or lactation |
what type of drug is haloperidol | antipsychotic |
should haloperidol be used during pregnancy and lactation | no |
what should be stressed during the time a woman is on lithium | birth control |