N. Gică, A. Duminică, C. Gică, R. Botezatu, A.M. Panaitescu, G. Peltecu, G. Iancu
Rezumat: Perinatal depression is considered one of the most important
topics of the new insights in obstetrics and affects
13% of women during pregnancy or in the first year after
delivery,
leading to important changes in the mother’s
life or her family. Objective and methodology. To review
the literature on perinatal depression, including
diagnosis,
complications and treatment. We searched
PubMed, Medline and medical texts pertaining to perinatal
depression
up to January 2019. Results. Validated scales
such as Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale and clinical
criteria
approved by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual
of Mental Disorders V (DSM-V) are used to obtain a proper
diagnosis.
The consequences of untreated perinatal depression
can be devastating, affecting both the mother
and the child. Despite the fact that there are still drawbacks
regarding diagnosis and treatment, it is recommended
that all pregnant women be screened at least once during
the perinatal period, using accepted and validated tools. Cuvinte cheie: depression, pregnancy, complications, risk
factors.