Women's Moods: Psychiatric Disorders During the Postpartum Period
by Jeanne Watson Driscoll, PhD, APRN, BC
Provides an overview of neuroanatomy and physiology pertaining to female physiology and its relationship to mood and anxiety disorders that occur or are exacerbated during the postpartum period of a woman's childbearing cycle. Assessment is discussed as well as risk factors, symptoms, treatment strategies, and preventive planning ideas. How these plans may impact breastfeeding and how breastfeeding may impact the treatment options are also addressed.
Earns 2.5 CERPs and 2.5 CMEs.
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