Wallpaper‚” by Charlotte Perkins Gilman‚ tells the story of a woman’s descent into madness as a result of postpartum psychosis. Postpartum psychosis is a condition that affects between one and two of every thousand live births. The condition of postpartum psychosis usually begins within two weeks of giving birth and sometimes within a matter of days. (“Depression”‚ 2009) Symptoms of postpartum psychosis are “delusions or strange beliefs‚ hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that aren’t there)
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Depression Speech. We all get the blues sometimes‚ but when those bad feelings hang on for weeks or even months‚ it’s probably more than a response to the ordinary hard times that everyone goes through in life‚ It may be an illness called Depression says “Teen Health and Wellness”‚ edited by Jan S. Hittelman published April 2012. Depression is when someone feels sad‚ discouraged‚ hopeless‚ exhausted‚ and alone for a long period of time. Depression is the second largest killer in the United
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Depression The normal ups and downs of life and the feeling of sad and “the blues” from time to time might mean you may have a mood disorder. And if you have that feeling of emptiness and despair that has taken hold of your life and will not let go that could be a sign of depression. Depression makes it tough to function and enjoy life like you once did. And getting through the day can be very overwhelming. But not matter how hopelessness you feel you will get better. Understanding the signs and
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The Dangers of Postpartum Hemorrhage Abstract This paper discusses the risks associated with postpartum hemorrhaging. Postpartum hemorrhage is an issue that currently accounts for approximately 25-35% of maternal deaths worldwide (Altenstadt‚ Hukkelhoven‚ Roosmalen‚ & Bloemenkamp‚ 2013). Recent research has indicated that uterine atony is the leading cause of postpartum hemorrhage. Postpartum hemorrhage can result in severe maternal morbidity such as hysterectomy‚ hypovolemic shock‚
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of delivery‚ parity and tenderness of breasts which can have different results because of different culture. [4] Postpartum sexual function is affected by changes in anatomy‚ hormonal milieu‚ family structure‚ and husband relationships that accompany childbirth. Although the intimacy of beginning a family and
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have on postpartum pain. In the first study by Leeman et al. (2009)‚ the purpose was to evaluate the pain associated with genital trauma‚ labor care‚ and different incidences during birth from a group of healthy women who had few instances of episiotomies and delivered vaginally. The sample size consisted of 565 midwifery patients that were at least eighteen years of age. These women signed consent forms allowing their birth experiences to be documented as well as consented to have a postpartum pain
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Prenatal and Postpartum Scenario PSY 280 5/19 Prenatal and Postpartum Scenario There is importance to providing a safe and healthy environment for your child to develop and grow‚ whether it be during gestation or the first few months of life. In this pamphlet we will discuss the activities that a pregnant or postpartum woman can do to positively affect their infants future development. There will be discussion as to why each activity is important and also how it will affect your Childs
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postpartum hemorrhage is defined as a blood loss of greater than 500ml(half quart) vaginal birth or more than 1000ml(quart) after a cesarean birth. first I would check vitals and weight pads etc. I would assess the perineal ‚ mucous membrances for gingival bleeding or petechiae and ecchymoses‚ venipuncture sites for oozing or prolonged bleeding. I will also check the urinary output and help her restroom to void( a decrease in urine can be a sign of acute renal failure) I would assess for pain
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Prenatal And Postpartum Scenario Damon Naber Psy/280 September 01 2011 Arthur Phelps PHY/280 Human growth and development Memo To: Pregnant and postpartum Women From: Developmental Psychologist Dr. Naber Date: September 01 2011 Subject: Prenatal and Postpartum Activity List Taking care of your health is a very important and essential for your own benefit but also for your growing child. The importance of exercise and a healthy diet cannot be more important than during
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1. They aren’t prepared for the postpartum time. In a previous blog I wrote on how ill-prepared we are as a culture for the postpartum time. It’s true and is a common mistake. We spend time researching pregnancy‚ preparing for childbirth‚ researching baby necessities‚ and room colors/style. Once the pregnancy is over and baby is here‚ then what? You need a plan! What will mom need for recovery? How will household chores be divided and get done? Who will make meals? Grocery shop? Breastfeeding
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