Maternal Mental Health 0.0 / 5 ? NursingMaternal Mental HealthUniversityNone Created by: AtheastackCreated on: 22-05-20 13:08 Is it normal to experience low mood? Yes 2 days after birth, peaking at 5 days 1 of 14 When would low mood usually settle? After 2 weeks 2 of 14 Is it normal if low mood continues after the 2 weeks? No - if it continues would be considered to be PND. 3 of 14 What are the effects of PND? Affects bond and attachment, Increase risk of child psych development and can result in mother and child problems. 4 of 14 List some symptoms of PND Anxiety, Low mood, Loss of enjoyment, Disturbed sleep, Low esteem, Poor concentration 5 of 14 Fathers do not experience PND False 6 of 14 How do Men and Womens emotional responses differ? Men - Internalise feelings , Women - Open and express feelings freely 7 of 14 Why do they experience PND? Not enough support, Not as much coverage on male PND so less funding 8 of 14 List some contributory factors Unexpected pregnancy, Sexual abuse, Complicated birth, Low social class, Unemployment, History of PND, Toxic trio 9 of 14 What is the toxic trio? .. 10 of 14 What are the three factors of the toxic trio? Domestic violence, Drug misuse, Mental health 11 of 14 How does social exclusion cause PND? Due to lacking support 12 of 14 What can cause exclusion? Language Barriers, Living rurally, Cultural groups - no word for PND in some language, stigma , Living in tower blocks 13 of 14 Who provide health screening? GP, Community MH nurses, Social workers, Health visitors - offer listening and refferal 14 of 14
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