Journal of Clinical and Molecular Endocrinology

The Programa Maternity Blues in the Unidad de Apoyo Emocional

The main objective of the Maternity Blues Program at Hospital Universitario La Zarzuela is the early detection of perinatal depressive status because it is the most frequent obstetric compliation and provides healthcare coverage to a part of the health that doesn´t receive preventive care and the necessary follow -up or detection of cases. In 2020 it´s estimated that betw een 10% and 15% of w omen during pregnacy suffer from depression and only 65% of these w omen are diagnosed. The A merican Collage of Obstetricians and Ginecologist since 2013 recommends performing at least one sreening in the perinatal period w ith instruments of proven scientific guarantees. Also the A merican Academy of Pediatrics since 2015 point s out the importance of screening in order to prevent the impact on babies and their families due to the consequences of pospartum depression in altering family w ell - being and cognitive alterations, behavioral and / or empotional of the baby. Even so, in Spain sreening isn´t incorporatef in regular manner in many pregnacy monit oring programs in the public and private health sector.

Author(s): Carlos SaoaainchezRoldaoain

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