Aacp Case Studies

I agree, screening for postpartum depression is very important for every mother. There’s a vast array of emotions that a women’s body goes through after childbirth and depression can be one of them. This is a time that’s supposed to be exciting and the new mother is should be happy. It’s hard for a new mother to admit that she is not happy and may worry about others will think. I did some research on postpartum depression and found a few different articles on the website for American Academy for Nurse Practitioners (AANP). “AANP has been conducting information since 1985, and provide the most accurate and up-to-date information. Primary data collection continues to be an important aspect of AANP research”, (Riley, 2015).

“Pregnancy, labor,
and childbirth pose real psychological and physiological challenges to women. Postpartum depression is one potential sequela of pregnancy and childbirth, which has garnered increasing attention in recent years. There remains a gap between knowledge of this potentially debilitating condition and consistent, systematic screening of women at risk” (Goldsmith, 2007). Goldsmith wrote an article for AANP. Women who suffer from this condition may not realize what it is that’s causing their symptoms. They may feel like it’s their fault and be too scared to talk to their spouse, family or physician.

“Many new moms experience the “postpartum baby blues” after childbirth, which commonly include mood swings, crying spells, anxiety and difficulty sleeping” (Mayo Clinic, 2017). I can identify with these symptoms because I experienced them with my first child. Unfortunately, I was ignored by my doctor. No new mother deserves to be ignored and should be treated appropriately. The article on the Mayo Clinic site states, “Postpartum depression isn’t a character flaw or a weakness. Sometimes it’s simply a complication of giving birth”. Every woman deserves to enjoy their baby.