Postnatal Depression

Table of Contents

1Introduction3

2Demographic and Statistical Information4

2.1The National Situation4

2.2The Local Situation4

3Key Organizations5

4Legal Policies and Guidelines7

5Key Theories and Ideas8

6Conclusion9

References11

1Introduction

This report revolves around a case study of Caroline who is facing postpartum depression after the delivery of her baby. She has recently moved from a city and living in a town of Oxfordshire in England. The main reason why I have selected this case study is that I am a Health Visitor by profession and this case study will enhance my knowledge and information regarding depression that around 13 percent of females face after delivery but it is left undiagnosed and untreated in majority of the cases (BBC News, 2009). It will be helpful and provide me insight regarding such female issues and patients (Doe, 2011). information provided in this reports will of great use to the pregnant females. problems faced by Caroline will help other users of this services and are important for exploring (Smith, 2011). Caroline is going through tough time dealing with current situation in relation to giving birth to a baby and her relationship with her. She is currently facing two important issues:

How to form a strong bond and relationship with the baby and not feel guilty the

situation.

Should she continue with her work life that she misses terribly.

Caroline is feeling depressed and lonely in the current situation. She is fearful of confiding into any one that she does not feel love for her baby and feels like crying all the time. She can definitely benefit by availing services of a professional health visitor. The audience for this report includes medical practitioners in hospitals and trained health visitors and Association for Postnatal Illness present in the local community. This report will create awareness by supporting people who

Want to identify their problem and develop strong bond with their baby

Want to continue their work life after giving birth

2Demographic and Statistical Information

Researchers suggest that around 80 percent of females go through different forms of depression known as baby blues. A latest research regarding post partum depression in Archives of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, it is suggested that the new parents are at the highest risk of developing this condition especially in the first year of the child's life. It was reported that around 40 percent of new mother and 21 percent of new fathers faced an episode of post partum depression in the first 12 years of the child's life but the first year of the child's life is of utmost importance and poses highest risk for developoing the problem (Mann, 2010).

2.1The National Situation

Around 35000 females in UK suffer from the depression of baby blues or postpartum depression. It is also reported that 50 percent of such female prefer to live quietly with the problem and doesn't seek any professional help or disclose it to anyone. Around 70 percent of the females in UK are prescribed anti depressant medication to deal with the problem but it has been proved that verbal counselling is the best treatment for such females (Babymed, ...