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Post-Partum Depression
Alternate Names : Depression - Postpartum
Post-Partum Depression Symptoms & Signs
Most of the symptoms are the same as in major depression. In addition to mood fluctuations, the woman becomes preoccupied with the infant's well-being. The intensity of this varies -- the preoccupation may become delusional. Women who are depressed may feel withdrawn and unconnected to their baby, and can even feel as if they might harm the baby.
The presence of severe or delusional thoughts about the infant are symptoms that need immediate attention. These can be accompanied by psychotic "command hallucinations" to kill the infant or delusions that the infant is possessed.
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• Definition
• Post-Partum Depression Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Post-Partum Depression Symptoms & Signs
• Post-Partum Depression Prevention
• Post-Partum Depression Diagnosis & Tests
• Post-Partum Depression Treatment
• Post-Partum Depression Prognosis
• Post-Partum Depression Complications
• Post-Partum Depression Support Groups
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
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Review Date : 11/23/2003
Reviewed By : John Goldenring, M.D., MPH, Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital, San Diego, CA, and Angela Smyth, M.D., Department of Psychiatry, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL. Reviews provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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