Publications by authors named "Valerie Garez"
Article Synopsis
- In maternity practice, healthcare professionals often need to closely observe newborns to assess their health and development.
- The Panda scale is a specific tool designed to evaluate newborns' sensory-motor skills and their interactions with others.
- This tool also helps enhance professionals' observational skills, making them more attentive to subtle changes in newborn conditions.
Pregnancy, somatic complaints and depression: a French population-based study.
Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol
November 2013
Article Synopsis
- Depression during pregnancy poses significant risks for both mothers and newborns and is linked with various health issues, yet routine screening isn't commonly done.
- A study involving 1,000 pregnant women revealed a median of 5 somatic complaints, with a notable 18.3% showing signs of depression in the later trimesters.
- Increased somatic complaints (from 3 to 7) significantly raised the odds of antenatal depression risk, highlighting the need for further research and potential referrals for high-risk women.
Article Synopsis
- Pregnancy is not just a joyful experience; it can also be a time when mental illnesses may worsen or recur in expectant mothers.
- The paper focuses on how to manage maternal mental health by addressing three key areas: mother's psychiatric well-being, the development of the fetus and infant, and the mother-infant relationship.
- It emphasizes the need for careful medication management and highlights the importance of a collaborative approach involving multiple healthcare professionals to support mothers with conditions like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.