Post-natal illness and its management

1 January 1983

journal article
research article
Published by Taylor & Francis in Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics & Gynecology

Vol. 2 (1) , 40-45
https://doi.org/10.3109/01674828309081254

Abstract

Three syndromes of post-natal psychiatric illness are differentiated and discussed in relation to their management. ‘Baby blues’, the most common condition, is mild, shortlived, and self-limiting. Reassurance, explanation, and a hypnotic for one or two nights is all the treatment required.

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