Postpartum Depression

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• Published Subscription 28 Oct 2024

  Descriptive Observational Study to Assess the Prevalence of Postpartum Depression Among Primigravida Mothers in Selected Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital at Kuppam, Chittoor Distt, Andhra Pradesh

  By S. Aieesha, T .K.Sreedevi

  Abstract: The current research utilized a non-experimental quantitative approach combined with a descriptive observational design. Through the utilization of non-probability purposive sampling, 164 primigravida mothers were deliberately chosen for inclusion in the study. Postpartum depression was assessed using by Edinburgh postnatal depression scale. The levels of postpartum depression score among 164 primigravida mothers about 66 (40.20%) mothers had normal depression, 47 (28.70%) mothers had mild depression, 41(25.00%) mothers had moderate depression …

  Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2024 Read article →

• Published Subscription 28 Mar 2024

  Investigating Postnatal Depression and “Baby Blues” in New Mothers at a Selected Maternity Hospital

  By Swapnil Madhukar Mhaske, Dhananjay Shravan Wable, Vaishnavi Balasaheb Tupe, Nilesh Ramesh Bhalerao, Gaurav Rajaram Jaware, Somnath Gopale

  Abstract: Background: The postpartum period is marked by significant physical and emotional transitions that can lead to feelings of anxiety and mood swings. Postpartum mood disturbances can be categorized into three levels of severity. Symptoms commonly associated with these disorders include feelings of hopelessness, sadness, nausea, alterations in sleep and appetite, reduced sexual interest, frequent crying, anxiety, irritability, a sense of isolation, emotional volatility, thoughts of self-harm or harming the infant, …

  Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 6–10 Read article →