Buist Anne
Women's Mental Health, University of Melbourne, Austin Health and Northpark Private Hospitals, Melbourne, Victoria.
Aust Fam Physician. 2006 Sep;35(9):670-3.
Depression and anxiety often begin in pregnancy, particularly third trimester, therefore 'perinatal' rather than postnatal depression might be a better term to describe this disorder.
This article outlines an approach to assessment and management of perinatal depression.
Psychological 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.
抑郁和焦虑常常始于孕期，尤其是孕晚期，因此用“围产期”抑郁而非产后抑郁来描述这种病症可能更为恰当。
本文概述围产期抑郁的评估与管理方法。
产后心理问题较为常见且可能产生严重后果。治疗需要考虑生物学与心理学的复杂相互作用，同时母婴双方都需加以考虑。在权衡对母婴双方的风险和益处的前提下，尽早积极识别并进行敏感管理，是目前改善预后的最佳方法。
