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What are the symptoms of PPA? -
....ANSWER...Agitated, irritable
Inability to sit still
Excessive concern about baby's or her own health High
alert
Appetite change- often rapid weight loss
Sleep disturbances (difficult falling/staying asleep)
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,Constant worry Racing
thoughts Shortness of
breath Heart
palpitations
What are the symptoms of panic? -
....ANSWER...Episode of extreme anxiety
Shortness of breath, chest pain, sensations of choking or
smothering, dizziness
Hot or cold flashes, trembling, rapid heart rate, numbness
or tingling sensations
Restlessness, agitation, or irritability
Excessive worry or fear
Panic may wake her up
What are the three greatest fears when dealing with
panic? - ....ANSWER...Fear of dying
Fear of going crazy
Fear of losing control
What percentage of woman with anxiety and depression
relapse after disconnecting medication during pregnancy?
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,- ....ANSWER...50%-75%
(Over 40% resume medication during pregnancy)
What percentage of new moms are affected my baby
blues? - ....ANSWER...60% to 80% of new moms
What are the symptoms of baby blues? -
....ANSWER...Mild symptoms of
Crying
Feeling overwhelmed with motherhood
Being uncertain
Acute sleep deprivation Fatigue
Cause by extreme hormone fluctuation at the time of birth
Last no more that 2 days to 2 weeks
Features: tearfulness, lability, reactivity
Predominant mood: happiness
Peeks 3-5 days after delivery
Unrelated to stress or psychiatric history
What are the key factors in determining between the blues
or depression? - ....ANSWER...Severity
Timing
Duration
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, What are the symptoms of PPD? -
....ANSWER...Sadness, crying Unexplained
physical complaints Suicidal thoughts
Appetite changes Sleep
disturbances
Poor concentration/focus
Irritability and anger
Hopeless and helpless Guilt
and shame Overwhelmed
Lack of feeling toward the baby
Inability to take care of self or family
Loss of interest, joy, or pleasure
Anxiety
Isolation
"This doesn't feel like me"
Mood swings Worthlessness
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