A survey of postpartum psychiatric illness in eastern part of uttar pardesh India

Dr Madhu kumari; Dr (Major) Anjali Rani

Volume : V, Issue : X, October - 2015

A survey of postpartum psychiatric illness in eastern part of uttar pardesh India

Dr Madhu Kumari, Dr Major Anjali Rani

Abstract :

Postpartum psychiatric disorder is very sad experience for mother, family and society. Its wide range of presentation in patient from postpartum blues to schizophrenia making this disease of so much concern. It’s overall incidence is 15–20%. Pregnancy related anxiety, sudden withdrawal of hormones, past history of psychiatric illness,marital conflict,unexpected complication during pregnancy all are risk factors for postpartum depression.In our cross–sectional study we have taken history of 200 patients. Out of 200 patients 35 patients were having symptoms of postpartum blues, 13 patients having symptoms of postpartum depression and 2 cases of schizophrenia.Postpartum psychosis is public health problem as it affects not only patients but also child, partner and other family members. Schizophrenic mother may kill her own child or self harm by suicide. Considering its effect on health and society, risk assessment and timely intervention should be considered