Category Archives: Postpartum Depression
Inconsistency in mom’s mood is disturbing to infants, says this study
An interesting finding about how infants experience their psychological milieu before and after birth. Catuion: It should not be understood concretely to mean that moms who are depressed should stay that way! This is certainly not the message! The … Continue reading
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Couples Caring Relationship Impacts Postpartum Depression Study Finds
Caring beats baby blues 20 OCT 11 @ 06:00AM BY EMILY WEBB YARRA Ranges parents may benefit from strengthening their relationships, with new research finding the quality of a couple’s relationship has a significant impact on postnatal depression. Research by Jean … Continue reading
Study Finds Postpartum Depression in Fathers
Study Finds Dads Suffer Postpartum Depression by JOANNE SILBERNER May 18, 2010 While it’s been widely known that some mothers suffer from postpartum depression, a series of studies over the years have suggested that new fathers may become depressed after childbirth, … Continue reading
When your wife has postpartum depression
This was written by the husband of Katherine Stone over at Postpartum Progress. “My husband Frank surprised me with this yesterday, which he wrote from his heart and asked me to share with you. It is about our experience with postpartum … Continue reading
Therapy at home helps new moms cope with depression
More evidence to show that counseling mothers in their homes has a huge impact on lessening symptoms of postpartum depression. Counseling Reduces Postpartum Depression At-Home Therapy Helps New Mothers Cope with Depressive Symptoms by Brenda Lane A significant number of … Continue reading
How do Postpartum Depression, Anxiety and Psychosis really feel to moms?
What do Postpartum Depression, Anxiety and Psychosis really feel like to moms? Katherine Stone from Postpartum Progress has written a number of useful posts describing the symptoms of Postpartum Depression, Anxiety and Psychosis in everyday language. Here are two of … Continue reading
OCD is like a radio that’s turned up too high
OCD is like a radio that’s turned up too high says psychologist, Kiara Timpano who has created a new prevention program for moms at risk of developing OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder). The program includes information on the warning signs of anxiety and OCD, as well as specific techniques for how to deal with the symptoms (based on cognitive-behavioral therapy techniques). Continue reading
Does mode of birth affect risk of postpartum depression?
Apparently not, according to 7 researchers who interviewed 2560 women 6 weeks after giving birth and recently (july 2011) published their findings in BJOG. The following 11 risk factors were far more significant: young age of mother (5x higher if … Continue reading
Screening Test for Postpartum Depression
The Edinburgh Scale is widely used to screen mothers for postpartum depression. Are you thinking you might have postpartum depression (PPD)? Take this simple test and use the scoring system indicated below. You should complete the test yourself. You are … Continue reading
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Do you have postpartum depression?
You’re worried that you (or a loved one) may have postpartum depression? Before you research any further, please read the following 3 points until they really make sense to you. If you are looking for info for a loved … Continue reading
Volunteer Grandparent helps mom with postpartum depression
AS WE AGE: Volunteer Grandparents making a real impact (reposted from burnaby newsleader blog) By Nicole Clark – Burnaby NewsLeader Published: August 09, 2011 12:00 PM Updated: August 09, 2011 1:59 PM Seema Patel hit a low point in her life after the … Continue reading
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An overnight clinic just for postpartum moms
Postpartum Depression Clinic The First Of Its Kind Story by Ann Heppermann / August 14, 2011 (Reposted from NPR blog) Women suffering from postpartum depression in the United States have not had an overnight clinic to address their specific needs. The … Continue reading
Breastfeeding problems tied to moms’ depression
Wed, Jul 27 2011, By Amy Norton NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – New moms who have particular difficulty breastfeeding may be at greater risk of postpartum depression, a new study suggests. The findings, reported in the journal Obstetrics & Gynecology, … Continue reading
Ithaca mothers turn placentas into post-natal supplement
Ithaca mothers turn placentas into post-natal supplement Written by Aaron Munzer Correspondent 5:25 PM, Aug. 10, 2011| Within 24 hours of the baby’s birth, Polly Wood had her gloved hands on its placenta. Using traditional Chinese medicinal techniques in the … Continue reading
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Case Study Examining Postpartum Depression Symptoms and Treatment
Case Study Examining Postpartum Depression Symptoms and Treatment August 05, 2011 by Aza Nedhari Postpartum Mood Disorders The criterion as specified by the DSM-IV-TR for Postpartum Onset Specifier is with Postpartum Onset (can be applied to the current or most … Continue reading
For Dads: What To Do, What Not To Do When Your Wife Has Postpartum Depression
What you think might help, might not. Published on March 20, 2011 by Karen Kleiman, MSW, LCSW in This Isn’t What I Expected It can be extremely frustrating to live with someone’s who’s depressed, especially when you have a new baby and … Continue reading