Postpartum Depression
Parenthood always comes as a shock. Postpartum blues? Postpartum panic is more like it. We set out to have a baby; what we get is a total take-over of our lives - Polly Berrien Berends
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Why I didn’t get help when I fell into depression during pregnancy
The thing I remember most clearly about my first pregnancy is the moment the fog lifted after it was all over.
It was a Monday night at the end of January, in an Upper East Side hotel room, where I was having an entire glass of wine. I’d given birth to my daughter two days prior, after, no joke, walking to the hospital in a record-setting blizzard.
The blizzard hadn’t been the most dramatic thing about her birth: She’d arrived with an unanticipated complication that would require surgery almost immediately and we’d spent that day enduring a hospital transfer and a battery of tests. So, suffice to say it hadn’t been the very best time so far. But, finally showered…
Resources
Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale
Postpartum depression is the most common complication of childbearing. The 10-question Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) is a valuable and efficient way of identifying patients at risk for “perinatal” depression.
Got Postpartum Depression? Now There's a Drug for That...Which Could Be a Good or Bad Thing
For the first time ever, a drug specifically to treat postpartum depression is slated to hit the market. But there's more to "the baby blues" than the biological.
It Will Take More Than a $34,000 Drug to Stop Postpartum Depression
We need to pay more attention to the way our culture abuses and isolates new mothers.
There’s finally a drug for postpartum depression. Too bad it’s $34,000.
Brexanolone was designed to address an unmet medical need. It’s also complicated to use.
Depression During and After Pregnancy Can Be Prevented, National Panel Says. Here’s How.
The task force of experts recommended at-risk women seek certain types of counseling, and it cited two specific programs that have been particularly effective.
Emergency caesareans increase risk of postnatal depression in new mothers, our research suggests
We considered all these factors and concluded that women giving birth through an emergency caesarean were 15% more likely to develop postnatal depression. This is a large percentage, when you consider that about one in every three mothers experience some form of postnatal depression after childbirth.
New Mothers at Risk of Depression to Get Counseling Services, Covered by Insurance, Under New Guidelines
Experts say recommendation, which also covers pregnant women, could prevent depression at critical stage for families.
Pregnant women can feel pressured to go off antidepressants. But that carries risks too.
The impacts of the mother’s mental health on her pregnancy aren’t talked about enough.
She Asked for Help for Postpartum Depression. The Nurse Called the Cops.
Our lack of mental–physical health care integration and abysmal postpartum support hurt parents and families.
Teen Moms Are More Likely to Get Depressed
The risk of developing a postpartum mood disorder increases if a mother has a weak support system, is experiencing financial instability, or is dealing with an unintended pregnancy—factors which are all statistically more likely for adolescent mothers than adult mothers.
The Ripple Effect of Postpartum Depression
How can we stop a pattern of depression in its tracks?
There’s finally a drug for postpartum depression. Too bad it’s $34,000.
Brexanolone was designed to address an unmet medical need. It’s also complicated to use.
When Postpartum Depression Doesn’t Go Away
For 38 percent of sufferers, the condition becomes chronic, and mothers who expected it to pass as their children aged can struggle to find effective treatments.
New Recommendations for Postpartum Care Are Long Overdue
For years, advocates within obstetrics and gynecology have been raising the alarm about the lack of awareness of and care options for women experiencing postpartum depression in the United States. “A woman is Queen Bee while pregnant, and then suddenly, hardly visible,” said Ann Smith, president of Postpartum Support International. That’s because our medical system focuses immediately on the needs of a new baby rather than on the mother, whose work is often thought to be done when the baby has been born.
Screening for Perinatal Anxiety Using PASS – the Perinatal Anxiety Screening Scale
There is a growing body of literature which indicates that anxiety symptoms are common during pregnancy and the postpartum period. Anxiety during pregnancy places the woman at greater risk for postpartum depression and may also affect pregnancy outcomes. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) now recommends that clinicians screen women at least once during the perinatal period for depression and anxiety using a standardized, validated tool.
8 Little-Known Signs of Postpartum Depression
Usually, a celebrity checking into a treatment facility equals scandal. But Hayden Panettiere’s story is anything but. Here are eight symptoms to watch for and four myths, busted.
Chrissy Teigen Seemed Like the Coolest Person on Twitter—While She Was Struggling With Postpartum Depression
Even though lots of celebrities (and noncelebrities!) had spoken out about PPD before her, until she experienced it herself, she didn’t fully understand it or have the words to talk about it. After visiting a doctor late last year, Teigen started taking an antidepressant and pretty quickly started to feel better—well enough to share her story in a national magazine.
Hollywood's Baby Boom Blues
Postpartum depression is the most common complication of childbirth. A few celeb moms are quietly coming out of the woodwork and opening up about their dark experiences after pregnancy.
How to Manage Postpartum Depression and Anxiety
As many as 80 percent of first-time mothers experience postpartum blues or baby blues. Symptoms often start 2 days after the birth as the hormones of pregnancy suddenly drop and moms are adjusting to taking care of a new baby with constant demands.
New Fathers Should Be Screened For Postnatal Depression Too, Study Finds
While many pediatricians do make it a point to ask how the entire family is doing after the birth, it’s not clear how many routinely inquire about the mental health of fathers...
New research on postpartum depression could change the way we talk about the “baby blues”
Postpartum depression affects approximately one in seven women each year, according to the American Psychological Association. Yet the exact causes of this debilitating disorder are not entirely known. To date, social science and medical researchers believe that the hormonal, physiological, and identity changes of new motherhood contribute to a woman’s vulnerability—but we still don’t know enough. Luckily, this is beginning to change.
Panel Calls for Depression Screenings During and After Pregnancy
Women should be screened for depression during pregnancy and after giving birth, an influential government-appointed health panel said Tuesday, the first time it has recommended screening for maternal mental illness.
Postpartum Psychosis: Rare, Frightening and Treatable
After narrowly conquering her own bout of postpartum psychosis, Shelley Ash became a health professional so she could help others with the disorder.
Signs of Postpartum Depression May Appear Months After Initial Screening
Screening women for symptoms of depression shortly after giving birth may fail to identify those at high risk to develop postpartum depression in later months, says a study in the Annals of Family Medicine. For many women, the first signs of depression appeared months later, the study found.
Warrior Mom Book Club: Down Came the Rain by Brooke Shields
The following is a conversation between several members of the Warrior Mom Book Club after reading “Down Came the Rain: My Journey Through Postpartum Depression” by Brooke Shields...
What no one tells new moms about what childbirth can do to their bodies
What no one tells new moms about what childbirth can do to their bodies.
Why I didn’t get help when I fell into depression during pregnancy
Why was I crying? I would wonder. Wasn’t this supposed to be a happy time?
See PPD
PPD is the most common medical complication of childbirth. Feelings of guilt, shame, or fear may prevent women from having an honest conversation with their doctor – but it’s important to remember that PPD is a medical condition and there’s no reason to be ashamed.
The Blue Dot Project
Maternal mental health disorders like postpartum depression are the #1 complication of childbirth.
The Postpartum Stress Center
The Postpartum Stress Center, LLC specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of prenatal and postpartum depression and anxiety disorders.
Tree of Hope Foundation
Postpartum Research and Education Foundation...The Tree of Hope Foundation was founded after a tragedy involving a mother and infant in St. Clair Shores, MI in the summer of 2004. Family members created the Foundation in 2005.
Association for Post Natal Illness
Charity Supporting anyone suffering from Post Natal Illness
Let Mommy Sleep
Let Mommy Sleep has been providing nurturing, overnight care to newborns and evidence based education to their parents since 2010. Our Registered Nurses (RN) and Newborn Care Providers (NCP) support families with their single babies, twins and triplets and our role is to help parents feel confident and healthy in the family home using evidence based practice.
Postpartum Depression Alliance of Illinois
Postpartum Depression Alliance of Illinois Welcome to the official website of the Postpartum Depression Illinois Alliance. Here you can learn more about PPD, find help for PPD in the form of a support group, hospital or therapist.
Postpartum Progress
Postpartumprogress.com is the world’s most widely-read blog dedicated to maternal mental illness. It offers warm, positive, in-depth information, support and hope for all pregnant and new moms who experience postpartum depression and all other mental illnesses related to pregnancy and childbirth,
Postpartum Support International
Postpartum Support International is dedicated to helping women suffering from perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, including postpartum depression, the most common complication of childbirth.
PostpartumMen
PostpartumMen is a place for men with concerns about depression, anxiety or other problems with mood after the birth of a child. It promotes self-help, provides important information for fathers – including a self-assessment for postpartum depression – hosts an online forum for dads to talk to each other, offers resources, gathers new information about men’s experiences postpartum, and – most importantly – helps fathers to beat the baby blues.
Pregnancy-Info.net
Although the onset of symptoms can occur at anytime within the first three months after giving birth, women who have postpartum psychosis usually develop symptoms within the first two to three weeks after delivery.
Psycom
Authoritative information abut the etiology, symptoms and treatment of post-partum depression.
BabyCenter
You've just given birth to a wonderful baby, and everyone's ecstatic. Everyone, that is, except you. If this is supposed to be such a happy time, why do you feel so low?
DepressionToolKit.org
About twelve to fifteen percent of women develop postpartum depression. This involves more significant symptoms of depression which women begin to experience within a few days of giving birth, and may continue to experience for weeks or months following delivery.
eMedicineHealth
You've just had a baby, one of the most important and happiest events in your life. "What could make a woman happier than a new baby?" you wonder. So why are you so sad?
FamilyDoctor.org
The baby blues are considered a normal part of early motherhood and usually go away within 10 days after delivery. However, some women have more severe symptoms or symptoms that last longer than a few days. This is called postpartum depression.
HereToHelp
Postpartum depression is a form of clinical depression that a mother can experience within the first few weeks, months or even up to a year after having a baby. Ten to 16% of women with postpartum depression begin experiencing symptoms during pregnancy.
KidsHealth
Many women experience major mood shifts after childbirth, ranging from brief, mild baby blues to longer-lasting, deeper clinical depression, which is known as postpartum depression.
March of Dimes
About 1 out of every 8 women has postpartum depression after delivery. It is the most common complication among women who have just had a baby. Postpartum depression is a serious medical condition. It is not something a woman can control.
MayoClinic
The birth of a baby can trigger a jumble of powerful emotions, from excitement and joy to fear and anxiety. But it can also result in something you might not expect depression.
MedicineNet
Depression that occurs during pregnancy or within a year after delivery is called perinatal depression. The exact number of women with depression during this time is unknown. But researchers believe that depression is one of the most common complications during and after pregnancy.
MedlinePlus
Postpartum depression is a more serious condition that affects between 8 - 20% of women after pregnancy, especially the first 4 weeks. It is necessary to seek medical attention to treat postpartum depression.
ScienceDaily
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