Definition
It is defined as transited emotional disturbance beginning at first week after childbirth which is characteriised by -anxiety,irritability,insomnia sadness and loss of appetite.
Cause
- stress of delivery
- Fatigue
- lack of sleep & rest
- social presure/family presure
- hormonal changes
- adjustment to motherhood
Sign & symptoms
- irritability
- anxiety
- insomnia
- fear
- crying
- decrease concentration
- mood swing
overwhelming & hopless
Management
- Adequate rest
- Give emotional support &family attachement
- Advice to husband & relatives
- Properly deal with postnatal situation
- Provide sufficent rest &balance diet
- Give love &care