IPV

• Adverse childhood events (ACE)

  • As the number of ACEs increases, so does the risk for negative health outcomes
• Baby Blues

  -Due to the extreme hormone fluctuation at the time of childbirth

  -Peaks 3-5 days after delivery

  -Lasts no more than 2 days to 2 weeks
• OCD is the most under-reported and under-treated disorder of childbirth
• Bipolar Disorder Type 1

  • Characterized by at least one manic episode
  • Followed by hypomanic or major depressive episodes
  • Mania may trigger psychosis
• Bipolar Disorder Type 2

  -Characterized by at least one major depressive episode and one hypomanic episode
• Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale

  -Screening at 6 to 8 weeks postpartum

  -Score of 9 or more points -> referred immediately