EFFECT OF MATERNAL MENTAL ILLNESS ON PREGNANCY OUTCOMES

Effect of Maternal Mental Illness on Pregnancy Outcomes

Effect of Maternal Mental Illness on Pregnancy Outcomes

Maternal Mental Illness

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Maternal Mental Illness

Abstract

The following pages will discuss on the illness that related to maternal mental health. Furthermore, how this illness affects the mother and child in their relationship will also be discussed with suggested treatments for this illness (Maternal, 2005).

Discussion

Pregnancy can be one of the most exciting moments for a parent especially the mother to be, as with this a new life is to be born who depends on them and need their love and support to live a good and healthy life. However, research says that first time mother mostly go through mental disorders much more as compared to first time fathers (www.medscape.com) (Maternal, 2005).

During the first 3 or 4 weeks of pregnancy, most mothers go through mental illness which if not resolved can create problems for the mother father and especially the child that is to be born. IF these illnesses are not treated within time, the matters will take on worse routes, in simple words many problems will arise before and after the birth of the child.

Types of Maternal Mental Illnesses:

Following are the most common types of maternal mental illnesses.

Anxiety Disorder: This disorder is best described as an uncomfortable feeling of tension, worries and nervousness which is felt by every human being time to time. No matter what age is, or what gender is, anxiety can affect anyone, and once it gets a hold on to its victim, it will affect their thoughts, behaviors, physical reactions and moods. If anxiety affects an individual for a long time, it can create many problems which can ruin a particular individual's life as he will feel frightened and panicky in every situation ...