Maternal Mental Health

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Is it normal to experience low mood?
Yes 2 days after birth, peaking at 5 days
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When would low mood usually settle?
After 2 weeks
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Is it normal if low mood continues after the 2 weeks?
No - if it continues would be considered to be PND.
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What are the effects of PND?
Affects bond and attachment, Increase risk of child psych development and can result in mother and child problems.
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List some symptoms of PND
Anxiety, Low mood, Loss of enjoyment, Disturbed sleep, Low esteem, Poor concentration
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Fathers do not experience PND
False
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How do Men and Womens emotional responses differ?
Men - Internalise feelings , Women - Open and express feelings freely
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Why do they experience PND?
Not enough support, Not as much coverage on male PND so less funding
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List some contributory factors
Unexpected pregnancy, Sexual abuse, Complicated birth, Low social class, Unemployment, History of PND, Toxic trio
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What is the toxic trio?
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What are the three factors of the toxic trio?
Domestic violence, Drug misuse, Mental health
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How does social exclusion cause PND?
Due to lacking support
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What can cause exclusion?
Language Barriers, Living rurally, Cultural groups - no word for PND in some language, stigma , Living in tower blocks
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Who provide health screening?
GP, Community MH nurses, Social workers, Health visitors - offer listening and refferal
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When would low mood usually settle?

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After 2 weeks

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Is it normal if low mood continues after the 2 weeks?

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What are the effects of PND?

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List some symptoms of PND

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