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Screening and treatment of postpartum depression: Impact on children and families
Author(s) -
Newland Rebecca P.,
Parade Stephanie H.
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
the brown university child and adolescent behavior letter
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1556-7575
pISSN - 1058-1073
DOI - 10.1002/cbl.30092
Subject(s) - thriving , feeling , psychology , depression (economics) , postpartum depression , psychoanalysis , psychiatry , psychotherapist , pregnancy , social psychology , genetics , biology , economics , macroeconomics
Although baby Noah is healthy and thriving at his one‐month well‐child visit, his pediatrician, Dr. Jones, is concerned about his mother, Carrie. Dr. Jones is also the pediatrician of Carrie's 3‐year‐old son, Kyle, and knew Carrie to be a sensitive, caring mother. Carrie seems distant during the appointment, barely interacting with Noah or Kyle, and responding slowly and quietly to Dr. Jones' questions. She admits to feeling tired, having difficulty concentrating, and not eating much since Noah was born. When Noah begins to get fussy during the appointment, Carrie rocks him absentmindedly. While Carrie rocks Noah, Kyle starts to tantrum. Carrie looks hopeless, seemingly without the energy or confidence to manage her two boys. Dr. Jones wonders whether Carrie is simply exhausted and getting used to taking care of a new baby along with an energetic preschooler, or if she should assess for other possibilities.