Beck’s Theory of postpartum depression Theory is an attempt to explain the world around us. It is defined as a set of concepts‚ definitions‚ and propositions that projects a view of phenomena by designating specific interrelationships among concepts for purposes of describing‚ explaining and predicting phenomena. In the world of healthcare the nurse through the understanding of theories attempt to explain why nurses do what they do. Nursing theories are the creative products of nurses who seek to
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Wallpaper‚” by Charlotte Perkins Gilman‚ tells the story of a woman’s descent into madness as a result of postpartum psychosis. Postpartum psychosis is a condition that affects between one and two of every thousand live births. The condition of postpartum psychosis usually begins within two weeks of giving birth and sometimes within a matter of days. (“Depression”‚ 2009) Symptoms of postpartum psychosis are “delusions or strange beliefs‚ hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that aren’t there)
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limited resources‚ are living in poverty‚ and struggle every day. My day consisted of helping three patients: one with postpartum depression‚ one in a terrible domestic violence situation‚ and another who had a miscarriage. Spending time with these women‚ while they were crying and explaining their situation was extremely difficult. After I had come home‚ I felt exhausted and in pain because I felt their suffering. A few hours after I had come home‚ Donald trump was elected president. My social media
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NU 545 Unit 2 Study Guide ! 1. Review the anatomy of the brain. Which portion is responsible for keeping you awake‚ controlling thought‚ speech‚ emotions and behavior‚ maintaining balance and posture? - Ch. 15 p. 454 Box 15-3 - Brainstem- midbrain‚ medulla oblongata‚ and pons Reticular Formation-Collection of nuclei within brainstem that maintains wakefulness and works in conjunction with the cerebral cortex and together they are known as the reticular activating system. P. 454 -
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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 referred to as postpartum depression (PPD) (Dennis‚ 2004). “PPD is most often detected between 2 and 6 weeks and can last up to 2 years if not treated” (Zaudeerer‚ 2009). However‚ Dennis states
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Prenatal And Postpartum Scenario Damon Naber Psy/280 September 01 2011 Arthur Phelps PHY/280 Human growth and development Memo To: Pregnant and postpartum Women From: Developmental Psychologist Dr. Naber Date: September 01 2011 Subject: Prenatal and Postpartum Activity List Taking care of your health is a very important and essential for your own benefit but also for your growing child. The importance of exercise and a healthy diet cannot be more important than during
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1. They aren’t prepared for the postpartum time. In a previous blog I wrote on how ill-prepared we are as a culture for the postpartum time. It’s true and is a common mistake. We spend time researching pregnancy‚ preparing for childbirth‚ researching baby necessities‚ and room colors/style. Once the pregnancy is over and baby is here‚ then what? You need a plan! What will mom need for recovery? How will household chores be divided and get done? Who will make meals? Grocery shop? Breastfeeding
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understand the specific beliefs of a culture and to respect their culture when giving them care. This paper discusses the specific customs of Chinese culture in regards to pregnancy with specific information on prenatal‚ labor and delivery‚ and postpartum rituals. Many of the beliefs Chinese people have are based off Yin and Yang. In this belief “Yin is negative‚ dark‚ and feminine and Yang is positive‚ bright‚ and masculine. Their interaction is thought to maintain the harmony of the universe
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About 7.1% of mothers nowadays are afflicted with a depressive disorder called post-natal depression‚ also known as postpartum depression. However‚ only 20% of them are perceived as ill. Denial‚ anger ‚ bargaining‚ depression‚ and acceptance are the five stages of development for PND‚ which are also called “ stages of grief”. The treatment of PND is based on psychoeducation‚ psychopharmaceuta‚ inclusion of relatives‚ and psychotherapy. The first three stages are denial‚ anger‚ and bargaining. Denial
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remained on bed rest over the course of three months we saw her plunge deeper and deeper into a gloomy‚ confused state that was accompanied by mood swings and sudden outburst of emotion. Another illness that the narrator’s story remained me of was postpartum depression. This is known as a woman’s disease and is felt by
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