Τρόποι αντιμετώπισης της κατάθλιψης κατά την εγκυμοσύνη

Abstract

Despite the prevalence of depression during pregnancy, information to guide women and nurses at a treatment is limited. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore ways to tackle depression during pregnancy to enable the nurse to know the pros and cons of treatment, and can guide and advise a pregnant correctly. Method: The method used was the search of the literature in international databases (CINAHL, PUBMED, GOOGLE SCHOLAR) with keywords: depression during pregnancy, perinatal depression, treatment, antidepressants during pregnancy. Results: In the search of the literature found that the treatment of depression during pregnancy are specific and one still can not guarantee the optimal effectiveness. Apart from pharmacological medication, there are alternatives such as acupuncture, the use of morning light, individual psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, counseling and psychodynamic therapy. Conclusions: It has to be done further investigation of the matter, also, it is necessary to develop and improve existing pharmaceutical and non-pharmacological treatments of depression.