As can be seen being knowledge and aware about postpartum depression is extremely essential in a women’s life. If Jane husband and Dr. S weir Mitchell were further more educated about the different type of postpartum depressions, Jane would have had helped before reaching the illusion point she did at the end of the story. In accordance with Mayo Clinic postpartum depression if left untreated can interfere with mother-child bonding which can lead to family problems. When no treatment is given to mothers with postpartum depression the depression can last for months or longer, and can sometimes become a chronic depressive disorder. The father/ husband that is dealing with a spouse with postpartum can cause an emotional strain for the father/husband
This article talked about dealing with women’s postpartum depression (PPD) in a spiritual way. Similar to Borra, C., Iacovou, M., & Sevilla, A’s article, the author also mentioned that the fluctuation of hormonal or chemical levels in women can be triggered by circumstances which include socioeconomic status, prior mental health history and their childbirth experiences such as if the mother had the experience of a traumatic delivery, preterm labor or difficulty in feeding. These factors not only influence on the well-being of the mother but also impact on the families, marriage and the lifelong health development of the child and their siblings.
Margaret Sanger was a women’s rights and eugenics advocate who we all know now as who to thank for the creation of Planned Parenthood and the creation of oral contraceptives or better known as birth control pills. Sanger has been under much scrutiny her whole life and even after her death for various reasons. The majority were from the black communities accusing her of racial genocide for her efforts in giving contraceptive information to the African-Americans. They felt that by promoting these issues she was working in efforts to get rid of African-Americans and have whites be the superior race in America. But after a circumstantial amount of research and the reading of “The Case of Birth Control”, I have learned a lot about her and what she believed in.
Educational opportunities present themselves in a variety of situations. When working with vulnerable populations, such as patients with mental illness, low social economic class, or minority status, the educator must be careful not to show personal stigma or biased while ensuring that the information presented will be understood by the learner. Furthermore, during nurse education, the educator must ensure that all medical language is clearly understood. This can pose a challenge for nurse educators, particularly when working with families regarding postnatal major unipolar depression, also known as postpartum depression (Viguera, 2017).
Sadly, scenarios such as this with the hypothetical couple, Charlotte and Chandler, are all too familiar. After reading and reviewing this writing of the hypothetical couple, the likelihood that this baby is to become another statistic is very elevated. The unhealthy behaviors of the parents-to-be increase the risk of birth defect and even death for this baby. This baby is most likely an unplanned pregnancy for this young and unprepared couple. Charlotte and baby are most likely limited on decent healthcare because they reside in rural Mississippi. Since this young couple has been together for such a short period of time, their relationship risks not surviving. They are unsure if they want to marry. Charlotte would most likely fall in the forty
“Paula Thompson was arrested on December 12, 2014, after her mother-in-law found her in a bathroom with the twins, who were wet, fully clothed and crying. Authorities said Thompson told sheriff's deputies she wanted to kill the children. She was sent to the University of California, Los Angeles, Neuropsychiatric Institute and Hospital for evaluation and was also ordered to perform 160 hours of community service, undergo psychiatric care and notify the court if she changes her physician."I would like nothing more than to get in my car, drive home and see my children," Thompson said outside court. "But they want to make sure I'm well. I want to make sure I'm well." While Thompson and her husband John, both knew she was suffering from postpartum
Postpartum depression, which is the most prevalent of all maternal depressive disorders, is said to be the hidden epidemic of the 21st century. (1) Despite its high prevalence rate of 10-15% and increased incidence, postpartum depression often goes undetected, and thus untreated. (2) Nearly 50% of postpartum depression cases are untreated. As a result, these cases are put at a high risk of being exposed to the severe and progressive nature of their depressive disorder. (3) In other words, the health conditions of untreated postpartum depression cases worsen and progress to one of their utmost stages, and they are: postpartum obsessive compulsive disorder, postpartum panic disorder, postpartum post traumatic stress, and postpartum psychosis.
Just like women, men are affected by postpartum depression. Postpartum depression also called postnatal depression (PPD) is a depression that occur in a women after she gave birth but also in men after 3-6 weeks. Symptoms such as fatigue, exhaustion, sadness, memory loss and others may go unrecognized until it compromised the father’s daily functioning. From experience, I can say that “Dads get postpartum depression, too” is accurate about postpartum in fathers. Depression is unrelated to childbirth while PPD occurs after the birth of a baby.
The postpartum period is about going through change and transition from a woman to a new mother. This is a time where mothers restore muscle tone and connective tissue in the body after the birth of the baby. Although there is a dramatic change during the postpartum period, women’s body is nonetheless not fully stored to pre-pregnant physiology until about 6 months post-delivery (Osailan, 6). At this time, women need to receive special health and social support to prevent problems such as postpartum depression. During this period, culture plays a major role in the way a woman perceives and prepares for her birthing experience. In fact, the notions of birth and postnatal care vary considerably with cultural beliefs and traditional practices. Each culture has its own values, beliefs and practices related to pregnancy and birth (Osailan,1). In the United States, after a short hospital stay, moms and babies are sent home because it is expected for mothers to heal within 42 days after giving birth. Whereas in other societies like Mexico, the postpartum recovery is active long enough until the new mother is fully healed (Brenhouse). In the article, “Why Are America’s Postpartum Practices So Rough on New Mothers?” by Hilary Brenhouse, the author states, “With these rituals comes an acknowledgment, familial and federal, that the woman needs relief more at this time than at any other—especially if she has a career to return to—and that it takes weeks, sometimes months, to properly
Postpartum depression in a common experience for newer mothers to have after childbirth. It is meant to last only a few days but can extend for a few months if it is severe. It is thought that it is caused by extreme hormonal shifts in the body after childbirth. If not treated in time, it has a potential chance harm the mother or the child. It is important that the mother feels appreciated and respected during this time. This article will help by giving further information in postpartum depression and further help the claims of how gender roles can further depression.
Mothers who have brought into this world a blessing have been preparing themselves for a big change in their life. They have been learning and educating themselves about how to be a good mother. Many mothers find it really hard to transition from being an independent woman without children to becoming a mother (Corrigan, Kwasky, & Groh, 2015). Adapting to motherhood can be a drastic change, and usually creates challenges that lead to feeling overwhelmed (Leger & Letourneau, 2015). When a newly mother begins experiencing stress or becomes emotional then there can be a possibility that they can encounter Postpartum Depression (Leger et al., 2015). Postpartum depression can be seen and experienced in many different ways, it all varies on every mother (Corrigan et al., 2015). Many different mental health issues can be seen including baby blues, postpartum depression, postpartum obsessive-compulsive disorder, and the most serious, postpartum psychosis (Tam & Leslie, 2001).
Postpartum depression (PPD) affects at least 10-20% of new mothers. However, the true incidence may be much higher due to the fact that screening is not considered to be a standard practice, leaving PPD undetected and untreated in many women (Schaar & Hall, 2014). Postpartum depression not only negatively affects the mother; it also has a negative impact on the infant. For this reason, it is important for the health care providers caring for pregnant and postpartum mothers to screen them for risk factors associated with PPD, as well as educate them on ways to lessen their chances of getting PPD. It is also important for the health care providers to screen for PPD with a standardized tool like the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS), and to take action in treating it when it is suspected or diagnosed.
Often the time after birth is a filled with joy and happiness due to the arrival of a new baby. However, for some mothers the birth of a baby leads to some complicated feelings that are unexpected. Up to 85% of postpartum woman experience a mild depression called “baby blues” (Lowdermilk, Perry, Cashion, & Alden, 2012). Though baby blues is hard on these mothers, another form of depression, postpartum depression, can be even more debilitating to postpartum woman. Postpartum depression affects about 15% (Lowdermilk et al., 2012) of postpartum woman. This disorder is not only distressing to the mother but to the whole family unit. This is why it is important for the nurse to not only recognize the signs and symptoms of a mother with postpartum depression, but also hopefully provide preventative care for the benefit of everyone involved.
In the United States, as well as many other countries and cultures, postpartum depression is prevalent, but many times overlooked or not diagnosed. Postpartum depression is a “mood disorder that occurs with alarming frequency with documented prevalence of 10% to 15% during the first 3 months after delivery” (Horowitz, et. al, 2013, p. 287). Throughout hospitals, nurses are being educated about postpartum depression, which allows them to educate patients on what postpartum depression is and how to recognize the signs. If unrecognized and left untreated, women are at an increased risk of future depressive episodes and functional impairment (Katon et. al, 2014). There are many initiatives in place to increase the amount of screening and education that is occurring for postpartum depression.
In Delirium by Lauren Oliver, love is a disease. As I read it, I was almost instantly taken into the story. It’s been a long time since I’ve read a book and I’ve felt like I was actually there in the story, witnessing it firsthand. I love this book because it teaches that you can’t dwell in the past and that love is misunderstood in the book and in life.
Children between the ages of eight and eleven years tend to base friendships on shared common interests and compatibility with others. They form strong same-sex friendships, and gender differences begin to occur. For example, boys tend to meet each other in large groups and partake in activities such as sports, whereas girls meet in smaller groups, usually in pairs, and share secrets and confidences.