Perinatal Mental Health exam Questions And Answers
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Course
Mental Health
Institution
Mental Health
Neonatal abstinence syndrome is experienced by many infants exposed for
methadone in pregnancy.
Buprenorphine crosses placenta less and less neonatal abstinence syndrome
occurs with this.
Treatment decision considerations
~ Treatment with medication is not an easy decision
Maximize non ...
✓~ Relationship problems, poor adherence to medical care, exacerbation
of chronic medical issues, loss of financial resources, disability, child
neglect/abuse, developmental delays, tobacco/alcohol, drug use, Suicide,
homicide
How many pregnancies are unplanned?
✓~ 50%
Not all pregnancies are planned, wanted. Not all pregnancies end with a health
baby or fulfillment.
, Etiology of PPD?
✓~ Genetic predisposition, biological sensitivity to hormonal changes,
social/environmental (Hx of trauma or poor social support), psychological
(relationship with own mom, self image/perfectionism)
Cultural considerations of ppd
✓~ -in some cultures mothers may not feel safe to express needs or seek
help.
-may report symptoms differently based on culture
What did the landmark study on PPD show?
✓~ 22% of women had depression during first year postpartum: 26%
started before pregnancy, 33% during pregnancy, 40% during postpartum
Of the 22% of postpartum mothers
✓~ 68% had unipolar depression
66% had MDD or combo with GAD
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