Recognizing Postpartum Depression The birth of a baby is generally considered a joyful time‚ but it is also a time when women are susceptible to depression. Such feelings make it extremely difficult for a new mother to take care of herself and her baby and it may put a strain on the family. Depression that occurs after the birth of a baby is called postpartum depression‚ otherwise known as PPD. Postpartum illness is a serious problem among women. Once thought of as a relatively minor phase within
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counselor I understand (kind of). The mother stays that she was and is still suffering from postpartum Depression this is an illness that mothers go through after giving birth. The exact causes of postpartum depression are unknown. Changes in hormone levels during and after pregnancy may affect a woman’s mood. Many non-hormonal factors may also affect mood during this period: • Changes in your body from pregnancy and delivery • Changes in work and social relationships • Having less time and freedom for
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The objective of this paper is to develop a thorough understanding of treatments available for mothers with postpartum depression and formulate a research question that can provide for future direction. Postpartum depression is universally recognized as a serious condition affecting 10-15% of women within a year of birth (O’Hara & Swain‚ 1992). The high prevalence of postpartum depression among mothers makes this an issue worth exploring the type of treatments available. A set of physical and psychological
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Prenatal and Postpartum Scenario Darnell Dill Dawn Muhammad PSY/280 August 20‚ 2013 Hey‚ I’m here to discuss your feelings and emotions that you are currently experiencing with your child are totally normal. In this memo‚ there are a few things that I would like for you to practice to help better develop you and your child. Spending quality time with your child will help grow a relationship with them allowing your kids to communicate with you. Try to be involved with your child 7 days a
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Obesity and Pregnancy Have you ever leisurely walked down an isle at Target and noticed a pregnant women waddling from side to side and thought to yourself man she is fat? Well she really is. Obesity is a medical condition in which excess body fat has accumulated to the extent that it may have an adverse effect on health‚ leading to reduced life expectancy and increased health problems. Maternal obesity is a major risk factor in short term for both maternal and fetal complications‚ including maternal
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Pregnancy‚ labor‚ and the period after birth are said to be the most significant life experience that a women and her partner will encounter. This period of one’s life consists of extreme physical and emotional transition with intense hormonal‚ physical‚ and biological changes‚ all of which can have a great effect on the mothers’ health (Zaudeerer‚ 2009). Postpartum is the period after birth‚ during this period approximately 13% of new mothers experience significant symptoms of depression‚ this is
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Pregnancy can be very difficult even for an average healthy woman. There are many risk factors that are added when being overweight and pregnant‚ making the process much more complex and stressful on the mother and the baby. Weight issues may carry very harmful effects not only for the mother but can impact the development of the fetus as well. This paper will discuss the risks that are related to the health of the mother‚ fetus‚ recovery and postpartum. Individual health risks for just being
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The coding of DM can be difficult Learn to look for: Various manifestations Types—type 1 or type 2 Controlled or uncontrolled Default is type 2 DM if Type of diabetes mellitus not documented Use Z code for long-term use of insulin--Z79.4 Do not use Z code if insulin is temporarily given to control blood sugar In ICD-10-CM there are 5 category codes for diabetes mellitus: E08 Diabetes mellitus due to underlying condition (code underlying condition first) E09 Drug or chemical induced
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There are many ways that I have been illiterate in my life. One way that I think has had the biggest impact in my life was not having the “normal” family that most kids seem to have growing up. I never had the family where the mom bakes all the time and takes her kids to soccer practice and drives a mini van‚ while the dad doesn’t come home until later at night just to help his kids with their homework and tells them goodnight while him and his wife talk about their day apart. Instead‚ I was the
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Prenatal and Postpartum Scenario Ms. LaTonya Clay PSY/280 August 16‚ 2012 Ingrid Lewis Prenatal and Postpartum Memo: Dr. LaTonya Clay Patient: Patricia Anderson 6 months pregnant (necessary daily activities) Prenatal and Postpartum Scenario Here are a few daily activities that pregnant mothers can do that will positively affect her infant’s future development. Taking care of your health is essential not only for your own personal benefit but also to the well being of your growing
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