#312: Postpartum Depression - The Thief of Motherhood

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🗓️ 12 October 2023

⏱️ 21 minutes

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Postpartum depression (PPD) has been called “the thief that steals motherhood” and is defined as a temporary episode of major depression associated with childbirth. It is one of the most common childbirth-related conditions, affecting 13 to 19% of childbearing women. In this episode you’ll learn: The complications of postpartum depression for both the mother and the infant Factors that contribute to postpartum depression Which individuals are most at risk Brief overview of postpartum anxiety, postpartum PTSD, and postpartum psychosis Common signs and symptoms of postpartum depression Important assessments for a new mother and those experiencing postpartum depression Therapies for PPD including pharmacology and psychotherapy Lifestyle modifications that can help manage the symptoms of postpartum depression Important patient education Press play to gain a deeper understanding of this important mental health topic. ___________________ Full Transcript - Read the article and view references FREE CLASS - If all you've heard are nursing school horror stories, then you need this class! Join me in this on-demand session where I dispel all those nursing school myths and show you that YES...you can thrive in nursing school without it taking over your life! Study Sesh - Change the way you study with this private podcast that includes dynamic audio formats that help you review and test your recall of important nursing concepts on-the-go. Free yourself from your desk with Study Sesh! LATTE Method Template - Download the free LATTE Method Template so you can streamline how you study and focus on what a nurse needs to know. 💕Did you love this episode? Please take a moment to follow or subscribe to the show so you never miss an episode! ___________________ The information, including but not limited to, audio, video, text, and graphics contained on this podcast are for educational purposes only. No content on this podcast is intended to guide nursing practice and does not supersede any individual healthcare provider's scope of practice or any nursing school curriculum. Additionally, no content on this podcast is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Straight a Nursing is a proud member of the Airwave Media Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:52.7	nursing concepts and shared tips on how to thrive in nursing school and, of course, also
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0:59.5	Today, we're going to be talking about a mental health nursing topic, post-partum depression.
1:05.8	Now, before we dive into this very important topic, let's take a quick minute for a listener
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