Mood swings at mothers after childbirth

Aim To determine the frequency of psychomatic changes after discharging the mother from hospital after vaginal delivery and caesarean section.Methods A prospective, randomized study was conducted at the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics and with the help of visiting nurse services of health centers in cities Novi Sad and Sombor, Serbia. The study included 200 mothers, 100 giving birth vaginally and 100 giving birth by caesarian section. The data was gathered by filling in a questionnaire-anonymously.Results There was no significant statistical difference in the distribution of patients by age, employment and economic status. During the first week the need for home care support services were asked 43 (43%) of mothers giving birth vaginally and 35 (35%) of mothers giving birth by caesarian section. Fatigue was mainly present after delivery in both groups (Χ = 3.51, SD = 1.236), as well as a sense of exhaustion (X = 3.47, SD = 1.260). Difficulty in breathing in general was not present in most cases of giving birth both vaginally and with caesarian section (X = 1.32, SD = 0.818).Conclusion Fatigue and a feeling of exhaustion were the most common at the majority of mothers in both groups while other symptoms of pospartal depression were present in insignificant numbers. The results obtained by this study had a positive impact support from their partners and health visitor services.