Tag: PPD
Post-partum or post-natal depression (PPD) affects around 10-15% of mothers having their first baby. Depression during this time is seen as putting the mother at risk for the onset of a serious chronic mood disorder. Symptoms can initially include irritability, tearfulness, insomnia, hypochondriasis, headache and impairment of concentration.
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Postpartum Depression: An Important Issue In Women’s Health
Nursing Essays
Abstract The purpose of this paper is to educate and inform the audience of a condition known as Postpartum depression (PPD). Throughout this text I will be identifying what exactly PPD is, causes and...
Last modified: 29th May 2020
Physiological, Psychological and Sociological Needs of Patient with Post-Natal Depression
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Introduction Pregnancy and parenthood require multiple changes and adjustments which are obtained through, physical, social and psychological alteration. The prospect of becoming parents can impac...
Last modified: 20th May 2020
Post Natal Depression Case Study
Nursing Case Studies
The Experience of Health & Illness Level 2 Assessment Client Study – Culture and the ‘service user’ experience This essay details the experiences that I had in dealing with ...
Last modified: 12th Feb 2020
Postpartum Depression A Concept Analysis Health And Social Care Essay
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Postpartum Depression is generally defined in the following context: “Specifier of nonpsychotic major depression that has its onset within 4 weeks after delivery” (Mehta and Sheth, 2006). ...
Last modified: 11th Feb 2020
Intervention Strategies for Post Partum Depression
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More than 1 in 10 women in the United Kingdom develop a mental illness during pregnancy or in the first year after giving birth, according to research by the Centre for Mental Health and London ...
Last modified: 11th Feb 2020
Socio-economic Factors and Postnatal Depression Relationship
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(a) Objectives of the project and any related information The aim of his project is to study the relationship of socio-economic factors with postnatal depression in Spanish mothers. This will be done...
Last modified: 11th Feb 2020
Reflection on Pregnancy and Childbirth
Nursing Essays
Explain Why the Critical Factors Influencing the Course of Pregnancy Including Several Dimensions such as Social, Biological and Psychological Factors The period in the uterus before conception is a...
Last modified: 11th Feb 2020
