Peripartum depression – Recognise early, Intervene effectively – A Practical approach to maternal mental health (Clinical lunch chat on-demand)
In this practical Clinical Lunch Chats discussion, Dr Elsa du Toit explores how clinicians can identify peripartum depression earlier, distinguish it from transient postpartum emotional changes, assess severity and safety, and develop an individualised management plan.
Learning outcomes
After completing this activity, participants should be able to:
- Recognise peripartum depression and distinguish it from transient postpartum “baby blues”
- Identify important risk factors and symptoms during pregnancy and following deliveryUse appropriate screening and clinical assessment to identify women requiring intervention
- Assess suicide, self-harm and infant-safety risk and recognise presentations requiring urgent escalation
- Apply an individualised treatment approach, incorporating psychosocial interventions, psychotherapy and medication where appropriate
- Discuss antidepressant treatment appropriately during pregnancy and breastfeeding using an individualised risk-benefit approach
- Recognise when specialist psychiatric referral is required and support continuity of care across pregnancy and the postpartum period.
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