Postpartum Depression: The Effects of Misdiagnosis on Maternal and Infant Health
Abstract
Postpartum depression is a psychiatric disorder that has been recognized since 460 B.C., thousands of years before it was officially classified in 1926. Although awareness of postpartum depression, its signs, and treatment of women affected by the disorder has been increasing throughout the century, around 66% of postpartum depression cases are often undiagnosed or misdiagnosed. Postpartum depression negatively impacts the development of mothers and optimal development of a child as it fosters an unhealthy environment. Detecting postpartum depression at an early stage, such as the postnatal period, allows for it to be treated as soon as possible to minimize the harmful long-term consequences. The content will be sourced from studies measuring how PPD affects members of the family behaviorally, cognitively, emotionally and psycho-socially. With extensive research, consideration of both environmental and social factors, the development of a new, extensive PPD risk assessment will be developed. Expecting mothers and fathers will be screened for possible risk for development of postpartum depression, with questions that analyze home environment, intimate partner relationships, and the feelings of the expectant parents regarding the birth of the child. There will be a reduced risk of mis-diagnosis as the implementation of early-stage interventions are beneficial to both mother and child.
Faculty Sponsors
Dr. Christi Navarro
Project Type
Event
Location
Alvin Sherman Library
Start Date
4-5-2023 12:00 PM
End Date
4-6-2023 4:00 PM
Postpartum Depression: The Effects of Misdiagnosis on Maternal and Infant Health
Alvin Sherman Library
Postpartum depression is a psychiatric disorder that has been recognized since 460 B.C., thousands of years before it was officially classified in 1926. Although awareness of postpartum depression, its signs, and treatment of women affected by the disorder has been increasing throughout the century, around 66% of postpartum depression cases are often undiagnosed or misdiagnosed. Postpartum depression negatively impacts the development of mothers and optimal development of a child as it fosters an unhealthy environment. Detecting postpartum depression at an early stage, such as the postnatal period, allows for it to be treated as soon as possible to minimize the harmful long-term consequences. The content will be sourced from studies measuring how PPD affects members of the family behaviorally, cognitively, emotionally and psycho-socially. With extensive research, consideration of both environmental and social factors, the development of a new, extensive PPD risk assessment will be developed. Expecting mothers and fathers will be screened for possible risk for development of postpartum depression, with questions that analyze home environment, intimate partner relationships, and the feelings of the expectant parents regarding the birth of the child. There will be a reduced risk of mis-diagnosis as the implementation of early-stage interventions are beneficial to both mother and child.
