This case study focuses on the problem of prenatal depression and antenatal anxiety of Lucidia , a young pregnant woman

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RESPONSE TO QUESTION 1
Response to 1a
This case study focuses on the problem of prenatal depression and antenatal anxiety
of Lucidia , a young pregnant woman. She is suffering from depression and facing anxiety
during her present pregnancy for 10 weeks. Her first child borne eight months ago, and she is
feeling worse day by day as her personal and educational life are compromised. Health
condition of Lucidia is not well, and she is felt isolated and lonely throughout the day.
Response to 1b
CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), IPT (Interpersonal Therapy) and positive
interpersonal relationships can help midwife to intervene in the problem. Edinburgh Postnatal
Depression Scale (EPDS) is one of the most effective therapeutic intervention for anxiety and
depression among pregnant women (Howard et al. , 2018). Holistic approach and if possible,
some aboriginal community visit in a week can be useful for her improvement.
Conversational therapy and analysis of the answers are essential, as the mental state of the
patient can be assessed from the questionnaires. Positive interactions for the treatments are
effective as the patient feels lonely and has to live without her family.
RESPONSE TO QUESTION 2
Response to 2a
Lucidia is suffering from perinatal anxiety during her second pregnancy; as a result,
she could not sleep properly, and a feeling of indifference towards life has been aroused. She
bursts out in tears while explaining her complications related to her first pregnancy. Her first
pregnancy faced forceps delivery due to posterior presentation and prolonged labour. The