Lack of effective communication by the staff as a risk factor for postpartum blues in an obstetric unit of a Base Hospital in Sri Lanka
IntroductionPostpartum blues pothys slogan in english (PB) occur in 30-75% of postpartum mothers within the first 10 days of delivery.It has been suggested that changes in hormone levels soon after delivery and psychosocial stressors may contribute to this condition.Lack of support and reassurance from clinical staff may be another such factor.The