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Terms in this set (135)
Theories of etiology biological sensitivities to hormone changes (sleep),
genetic vulnerability (prior diagnosis),
psychological (identity), social/environmental
(poor social support/racism)
Baby Blues Affects 60-80% new mothers. Due to hormone
changes and sleep deprivation. lasts 2 days to 2
weeks. Tearful, labile affect, reactivity, exhaustion
BUT predominately happy, self-esteem remains
unchanged. Resolves without intervention.
Recommend self care strategies.
How to determine is it blues or severity, intensity, duration of symptoms
depression
Prevalence of postpartum anxiety 8-20%
Prevalence of prenatal anxiety 15%
Prevalence of postpartum 21%
depression
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Prevalence of postpartum panic 11%
disorder
Prevalence of postpartum OCD 11%
Prevalence of postpartum PTSD 9%
Percentage of bipolar symptoms that 70%
relapse w/o meds
Prevalence of postpartum psychosis 1-2 out of 1,000
Prevalence of PPD in fathers 10%
Prevalence psychosis in women with 20-30%
known bipolar disorder
Traits of OCD recognizes that thoughts are unhealthy, extreme
anxiety related to thoughts/images, concerned
about "snapping". parent does not want to harm
the baby, thoughts are frightening.
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Terms in this set (135)
Theories of etiology biological sensitivities to hormone changes (sleep),
genetic vulnerability (prior diagnosis),
psychological (identity), social/environmental
(poor social support/racism)
Baby Blues Affects 60-80% new mothers. Due to hormone
changes and sleep deprivation. lasts 2 days to 2
weeks. Tearful, labile affect, reactivity, exhaustion
BUT predominately happy, self-esteem remains
unchanged. Resolves without intervention.
Recommend self care strategies.
How to determine is it blues or severity, intensity, duration of symptoms
depression
Prevalence of postpartum anxiety 8-20%
Prevalence of prenatal anxiety 15%
Prevalence of postpartum 21%
depression
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, 7/20/26, 9:17 AM PSI Perinatal Mental Health Certification EXAM| FREQUENTLY MOST TESTED QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS @ 202…
Prevalence of postpartum panic 11%
disorder
Prevalence of postpartum OCD 11%
Prevalence of postpartum PTSD 9%
Percentage of bipolar symptoms that 70%
relapse w/o meds
Prevalence of postpartum psychosis 1-2 out of 1,000
Prevalence of PPD in fathers 10%
Prevalence psychosis in women with 20-30%
known bipolar disorder
Traits of OCD recognizes that thoughts are unhealthy, extreme
anxiety related to thoughts/images, concerned
about "snapping". parent does not want to harm
the baby, thoughts are frightening.
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