[Postpartum depression-who cares? Approaches to care via midwifery, gynaecology, paediatrics and general practice].

ABSTRACT:

Background

Postpartum depression (PPD) is one of the most common mental illnesses in the postpartum period. If left untreated, it can have serious consequences for the mother-child relationship and the development of the child. In order to prevent possible negative effects, early diagnosis of affected mothers and professional care are essential.

Aim of the study

This article explores the sense of responsibility of the four primary care providers in the postpartum period-midwives, gynaecologists, general practitioners and paediatricians-and examines how they deal with the disease as well as the barriers and possibilities for optimisation in care.

Materials and methods

The primary care providers of postpartum women in Germany were interviewed in four independent studies

SUBMITTER: Pawils S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9132831 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature