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- Anne Buist.
- Women's Mental Health, University of Melbourne, Austin Health and Northpark Private Hospitals, Melbourne, Victoria. a.buist@unimelb.edu.au
- Aust Fam Physician. 2006 Sep 1; 35 (9): 670-3.
BackgroundDepression and anxiety often begin in pregnancy, particularly third trimester, therefore 'perinatal' rather than postnatal depression might be a better term to describe this disorder.ObjectiveThis article outlines an approach to assessment and management of perinatal depression.DiscussionPsychological difficulties are common after childbirth and have potentially serious consequences. Treatment needs to consider the complex interplay of biology and psychology, and both mother and infant need consideration. Early, assertive identification and sensitive management, mindful of risks and benefits to both mother and infant, is the best current approach to improving outcomes.
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