A Multidimensional Explanation   of POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION


PERSONALITY
1.  May lean toward perfectionism
2.  Lower energy level
3.  Energy level too high (anxiety)
4.  May have mood changes
5.  May be 'sensitive' to change (Many changes involved in birth of child)

PSYCHOSOCIAL
1.  Experience and fears of pregnancy, labour, and delivery
2.  Concern for baby
3.  Difficult baby
4.  Lack of social support
5.  Marital tension
6.  General life stress
7.  Isolation

PHYSIOLOGICAL
1.  Hormonal
2.  Sleep deprivation and disturbances

GENERAL LOSSES
1.  Loss of: identity, freedom, and self expectations

PSYCHODYNAMIC
1.  Unresolved issues from past resurfacing at this transition point

ANTHROPOLOGICAL
1.  Lack of support network
2.  Lack of structure in the day
     (Structure hard to have with infant, young child in the home)


FOR EVERY WOMAN
IMPORTANT CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WILL VARY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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