Pediatr. praxi. 2016;17(5):322-325 | DOI: 10.36290/ped.2016.072

Midwifery care of women in puerperium with postpartum depression

Mgr.Eva Hendrych Lorenzová¹, doc.PhDr.Mária Boledovičová, Ph.D.², Mgr.Lucie Kašová¹

¹ Katedra ošetřovatelství a porodní asistence, Fakulta zdravotnických studií, Západočeská univerzita v Plzni

Postpartum depression is one of serious diseases that affect health both of the woman and the child but also functioning of the

entire family. In practice, this disease is, paradoxically, often diagnosed late and its treatment is complex and incomprehensive.

The authors present a case study of severe postpartum depression after giving birth when a woman had to be hospitalized in the

department of psychiatry. The family had to look after the newborn at home. The aim of this case report is to draw attention to

diseases such as postpartum depression and noticing broader context connected with the disease and the treatment. The authors

stress the importance to developing community midwifery care for women after childbirth and also of closer cooperation with

pediatricians and other health professionals.

Keywords: postpartum depression, midwife, care of woman in puerperium, care of newborn, community care

Published: November 1, 2016  Show citation