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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sunita Kumawat, M.B.B.S[2]
Overview
Effective measures for the primary prevention of Peripartum mood disturbances include biological, psychological, and psychosocial.
Primary Prevention
Effective measures for the primary prevention of Peripartum mood disturbances include:[1]
Biological intervention-
- Psychotropic medicines: Sertraline was shown to be substantially more effective compared to placebo in avoiding depression recurrence.
- Reproductive hormones: High-dose estrogen has been shown to reduce the risk of recurrence.
- Micronutrients: Omega-3 fatty acids, fish oil rich in docosahexaenoic acid, DHA and AA(Arachidonic acid)
- Other biological agents: thyroxine, dietary calcium, and selenium.
Psychological and psychosocial methods
- Psychological intervention: Interpersonal therapy, Cognitive Behavioral therapy, Postnatal Psychological Debriefing
- Psychosocial interventions: Antenatal and Postnatal Classes, Postnatal support.
References
- ↑ Werner E, Miller M, Osborne LM, Kuzava S, Monk C (February 2015). "Preventing postpartum depression: review and recommendations". Arch Womens Ment Health. 18 (1): 41–60. doi:10.1007/s00737-014-0475-y. PMC 4308451. PMID 25422150.