WOMEN’S PSYCHOLOGICAL DIFFICULTIES AFTER CHILDBIRTH

  • Viktorija Grigaliūnienė LSMU MA SF Slaugos klinika
  • Vaiva Karaliūnaitė-Skrickienė LSMU MA MF Akušerijos ir ginekologijos klinika
  • Kristina Jarienė LSMU MA MF Akušerijos ir ginekologijos klinika
  • Algirdas Jaras LSMU MA MF Akušerijos ir ginekologijos klinika
DOI: https://doi.org/10.37499/LAG.1142
Keywords: postpartum depression, women’s mental disorders, postpartum psychosis

Abstract

Because of the life changes that occur, the postpartum period is known to be as one of constant vulnerability and risk for new or recurrent mental disorders in women. Early detection and effective management of perinatal psychiatric disorders are critical to the well-being of women and their children. Main postpartum psychiatric disorders are discussed in the article and recommendations how to recognize them are provided.

Published
2023-03-24
Issue
Vol 26 No 1 (2023): Lithuanian Obstetrics & Gynecology
Section
Continuous education