The topic of postpartum depression is a topic in psychology which has not been researched enough. The overall knowledge of postpartum depression has vastly advanced over recent years, but there are still many things which are still not understood with the condition. This has been labeled as a possible outcome of the high prevalence and low treatment rates (Banker & LaCoursiere, 2014, p. 503-508). The most common symptoms reported from women with postpartum depression are emotional mood swings, crying spells, low self-esteem, hopelessness, irritability, and a loss of interest in once-enjoyed activities (“Depression during pregnancy and after,” 2002, p. 6). The direct cause of postpartum depression is unknown at this time, but the research that has been collected on the subject thus far indicates that it is a bio-psycho-social problem (Fazlagić, 2011, p. 62-68). Postpartum depression is the most frequent complication following birth. This disorder often goes undiagnosed and untreated, and about 40-50% of all episodes relating to the disorder are unrecognized (Banker & LaCoursiere, 2014, p. 503-508). This paper will provide evidence to answer the question: what are the biological and psychological effects of postpartum depression on a mother? Annotated Bibliography Banker, J., LaCoursiere, D. (2014). Postpartum depression: risks, protective factors, and the couple's relationship. Issues In Mental Health Nursing, 35(7), 503-508. Banker and LaCoursiere’s article explains the effects of postpartum depression in a sense of the modern knowledge of it.
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The authors claim postpartum depression as the most frequent complication following birth. Postpartum depression often goes undiagnosed and untreated, and about 40-50% of all episodes relating to the disorder are unrecognized as the disorder. The overall knowledge of postpartum depression has vastly advanced over recent years, but there are still many things which are still not understood with the condition. The authors label this as a possible outcome of the high prevalence and low treatment rates. The authors agree that risk factors, social support factors, and relational conceptualization need to be further addressed in order for the human race to have a better understanding of what postpartum depression is and how we can make it stop. Depression during pregnancy and after. (2002). Harvard Mental Health Letter, 19(3), 6. This Harvard Mental Health Letter article starts out by quoting a study published by the British Medical Journal which states that nearly 25% of postpartum depression cases start during pregnancy. In this particular study, more than 9,000 women recorded their moods without indication of physical symptoms during the fourth and eighth month of pregnancy. The same women in the study followed up their results by providing the same insight into the second and eighth months following birth. The article explains that the study decided to leave out the physical symptoms that the mothers …show more content…
503-508). With proper research and education tactics for new mothers, the percentage of women who would suffer without treatment would most likely drop. There are some women who do not understand that this disorder is treatable if they seek medical attention. It is important for pregnant women to realize and be aware that postpartum depression is a real thing, and it is normal for them to feel emotionally unbalanced to some extent. They also need to realize that if the feelings become very strong or last for longer than normal, they need to seek immediate medical attention (Fazlagić, 2011, p.
The authors claim postpartum depression as the most frequent complication following birth. Postpartum depression often goes undiagnosed and untreated, and about 40-50% of all episodes relating to the disorder are unrecognized as the disorder. The overall knowledge of postpartum depression has vastly advanced over recent years, but there are still many things which are still not understood with the condition. The authors label this as a possible outcome of the high prevalence and low treatment rates. The authors agree that risk factors, social support factors, and relational conceptualization need to be further addressed in order for the human race to have a better understanding of what postpartum depression is and how we can make it stop. Depression during pregnancy and after. (2002). Harvard Mental Health Letter, 19(3), 6. This Harvard Mental Health Letter article starts out by quoting a study published by the British Medical Journal which states that nearly 25% of postpartum depression cases start during pregnancy. In this particular study, more than 9,000 women recorded their moods without indication of physical symptoms during the fourth and eighth month of pregnancy. The same women in the study followed up their results by providing the same insight into the second and eighth months following birth. The article explains that the study decided to leave out the physical symptoms that the mothers …show more content…
503-508). With proper research and education tactics for new mothers, the percentage of women who would suffer without treatment would most likely drop. There are some women who do not understand that this disorder is treatable if they seek medical attention. It is important for pregnant women to realize and be aware that postpartum depression is a real thing, and it is normal for them to feel emotionally unbalanced to some extent. They also need to realize that if the feelings become very strong or last for longer than normal, they need to seek immediate medical attention (Fazlagić, 2011, p.