The health problem selected for this project is postpartum depression (PPD). This
condition is a type of depression that affects mothers after giving birth. Studies conducted in
several health institutions have found that more than fifteen percent of mothers who give birth
every six months suffer from this condition (Stewart &Vigod, 2019). Being a mother is a life-
changing and intriguing encounter that brings the feeling of happiness while simultaneously
engulfing and exhausting. In the circumstance where an individual delivers, they are changes that
occur in their lives. This includes social, emotional, financial, and physical modifications
associated with low self-esteem and can sometimes become overwhelming. In most cases, the
above behaviours are signs of PPD.
In my practicum, I will be working with a mother who ws diagnosed diagnosed with PPD
after giving birth. To identify the right patient, I will monitor her after two weeks. The symptoms
to focus on will be rigorous mood swings and difficulty in bonding with the baby. Therefore, due
to the inability to bond with the baby, the patient will develop a sense of rejection toward the
baby, making her feel unworthy or poor mother. Seclusion from family and friends and lost
interest from fun activities was the most common symptoms noticed after examination of the
patient. This also affected her spouse and other family members. In addition, the patient often
becomes angry quickly, bored and tired, and quiet. The information collected helped select
interventions to help treat and prevent the condition from accelerating the patient.
As a baccalaureate-prepared nurse who works in the Gynecological/ Obstetric
Department, it is essential in my future profession, as it will offer me insight and experience in
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