Mental health disorders in pregnancy and the early postpartum /
Zena Schofield, Zack Schofield.
- 58 pages 23 cm.
- Elements in high-risk pregnancy: management options, 2976-8322 .
- Elements in high risk pregnancy .
Includes bibliographical references
Includes bibliographical references (pages 52-58)
Epidemiology -- Risks of mental health disorders in pregnancy -- Management of Perinatal Mental Health Disorders : General Principles -- Perinatal Depression -- Bipolar Disorder -- Postpartum Psychosis -- Schizophrenia -- Anxiety Disorders.
"Mental health disorders are common in pregnancy and after childbirth with over 10% of women manifesting some form of mental illness during this time. Maternity services will encounter women with symptoms that vary from mild self-limiting to potentially life-threatening. These conditions carry risks for both the woman and the fetus/newborn"-- Provided by publisher.