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Postpartum Affective Disorders: the Manias and Depression of Childbirth
Author(s) -
Kerfoot Karlene M.,
Buckwalter Kathleen Coen
Publication year - 1981
Publication title -
nursing forum
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.618
H-Index - 36
eISSN - 1744-6198
pISSN - 0029-6473
DOI - 10.1111/j.1744-6198.1981.tb00758.x
Subject(s) - post partum , childbirth , postpartum period , depression (economics) , psychology , postpartum depression , psychiatry , medicine , mental health , health professionals , nursing , pregnancy , health care , psychotherapist , genetics , biology , economics , macroeconomics , economic growth
Care offered to women with post-partum affective disorders is crucial to their present and future self-concept and their ability to bond with their infant. Nurses working in obstetrical units are becoming more aware of facilitating the natural bonding process and the staffs of psychiatric/mental health professionals also need to take this into account when working with mothers experiencing post-partum affective disorders. Currently there is much exciting basic research in post-partum illnesses and, it is hoped, in the future women will not have to endure extensive emotional trauma during the post-partum period. Meanwhile, it behooves nurses to help affected women and their families to cope with their experiences in the most productive, guilt-free manner.