Major Depression in Postpartum is Emergency

The incidence of major postpartum depression is known about one in ten women giving birth, and many doctors do not detect it. severe postpartum depression is type of depression that should be treated immediately. If left untreated, depression can have serious side effects on mothers and their relationships with significant others, and have an impact on growth and emotional and psychological development of children. Early detection of postpartum depression can be done using a simple screening tool.
Although only A Few well-controlled studies have been conducted to support the use of any single modality, the MainStay of treatment has an antidepressant therapy, alone or in combination with psychotherapy. The good news is, antidepressants tend to have low concentrations in milk, and most studies show that some antidepressants can be used during lactation without significant side effects in children

In the United States each year, which was published in aafp.org, says that depression is a common disorder that 15 to 25 percent of adults affected. Women are two times more likely than men to experience depression. In addition, the peak age incidence of depression, 18 to 44 years, coinciding with the president of childbearing age. That women at increased risk for mood disorders and are particularly vulnerable during hormonal fluctuations (eg premenstruum, postpartum and perimenopause), suggesting that sex hormones play an important role to play in the pathogenesis of depression in women. Because most patients with depression treated in primary care practice, doctors must provide care for women with experience in detection and treatment of mood disorders in women.


Postpartum depression (PMD), which occurs in about 10 percent of pregnant women, can start anywhere from 24 hours to several months after birth. At first, a sudden and severe depression symptoms, women are more likely to seek help early in the disease. In cases with insidious onset, treatment is often delayed, if not sought. Untreated PMD may resolve within a few months but can last into the second year after birth. After the first episode, women with PMD are also at risk of recurrence of puerperal fever and nonpuerperal.


Postpartum depression is a traumatic experience a lasting impact women can have confidence as a mother and her child's social, emotional and cognitive. Baby three months could affective qualities of their mother's position to identify their own emotional displays in response to changes. Cognitive skills, expressive language and attention are negatively affected by maternal depression. These findings emphasize the importance of early detection and treatment of postpartum major depression in the family doctor can also intervene in support of women and their children.