Postpartum or postnatal depression

Postpartum or Postnatal Depression: Symptoms, Causes, Risk Factors

Postpartum or Postnatal Depression: Postpartum depression is a mood disorder that can affect women after childbirth. Mothers with postpartum depression experience feelings of extreme sadness, anxiety, and exhaustion that may make it difficult for them to complete daily care activities for themselves or for others. Symptoms of Postnatal or Postpartum Depression: Some of the more…

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psychiatric emergency types

Common Psychiatric Emergency List and Types

Psychiatric Emergency: Types, Common List, Goals What is Psychiatric Emergency Condition? A psychiatric emergency is any disturbance in thoughts, feelings or actions for which immediate therapeutic intervention is necessary. Emergency psychiatry is the clinical application of psychiatry in emergency settings. Conditions requiring psychiatric interventions may include attempted suicide, substance abuse, depression, psychosis, violence or other…

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Elderly primigravida pregnancy

Complications and Management of Elderly Primigravida Pregnancy

Elderly Primigravida Pregnancy: Symptoms, Complications, Management Elderly Primigravida Pregnancy Meaning: Women having their first pregnancy at or above the age of 30 years (According to FIGO- 35 years) are called elderly primigravida pregnancy. Management of Elderly Primigravida Pregnancy: A. During pregnancy or antenatal period: 1. Frequent antenatal visits throughout the pregnancy is mandatory. 2. Early…

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Management of twin or multiple pregnancy

Management of Multiple Pregnancy or Twin Pregnancy

Management of Multiple Pregnancy or Twin Pregnancy What is Multiple Pregnancy? When more than one fetus simultaneously develops in the uterus, it is called multiple pregnancy. Management of Twin or Multiple Pregnancy: Assessment of multiple pregnancy: History of ovulation inducting drugs specially gonadotrophin, for infertility or use of ART. Family history of twining (more often…

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