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62. Domestic-Church.Com: Health: Post Partum Depression
Post Partum depression. Catherine Fournier. © Copyright 1997 year.I had had severe Post Partum depression. Baby blues and more. Up
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Post Partum Depression Catherine Fournier One summer afternoon several years ago, I was driving down Bank Street in our little green car. My three and a half year old daughter and 18 month old son were in the back seat. I was on my way to my in-laws house where we were renovating a basement apartment. It was an ordinary bleak day, full of responsibilites, duties and endless chores. Suddenly, my thoughts cleared. It was as if I had driven out of a dark tunnel and into bright sunshine. I could remember again, I could imagine planning tomorrow's activities, I felt peaceful. I also realised that I hadn't felt like that for over a year. I had had severe Post Partum Depression. Baby blues and more. Up to 80 percent of new mothers experience some degree of depression. This depression can vary from a mild form, commonly known and dismissed as 'baby blues' which only lasts a few days, to severe depression which can last weeks or even months. The latter, more severe form, affects between 10 and 20 percent of women after childbirth, and can seriously affect the health and harmony of the entire family. Women normally experience several major biological changes in their lives; the onset of menstruation, pregnancy, postpartum and menopause, as well as the monthly cycle of hormonal shifts. It's likely, though unproven scientifically, that these hormonal changes play a part in the incidence of depression in women, and specifically in Post Partum Depression.

63. The Postpartum Stress Center: Treatment For Postpartum Depression(PPD)
Specializes in the treatment of postpartum illness. Includes information on services.Category Regional North America Rosemont Health Mental Health...... The most common illness following childbirth is postpartum depression (PPD), characterizedby frequent crying, mood swings, irritability, extreme fatigue
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The Postpartum Stress Center specializes in the treatment of postpartum illness by offering these services to women and their families:
Complete diagnostic assessment Individual, group and couple therapy Support groups Psychiatric evaluation and follow-up Consultation, training and supervision available for healthcare professionals Risk assessment and counseling for women with a history of emotional illness who are preparing for pregnancy. Psychotherapy for depression during pregnancy Support for exploration of women's issues including self-esteem, sexuality, body image, intimacy Grief counseling for miscarriage, stillbirth, newborn loss or termination Infertility support
The most common illness following childbirth is postpartum depression (PPD), characterized by frequent crying, mood swings, irritability, extreme fatigue, difficulty concentrating, sleep problems, loss of sexual interest, anxiety, appetite changes, negative scary thoughts, feelings of inadequacy, hopelessness and despair. In addition, thoughts of suicide and feelings of anger, shame and guilt are often present. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms after the birth of your baby, or if you are concerned about the way you feel, please seek the advice of your healthcare provider. Information on this site is for informational purposes only. It can provide some self-help relief, but it should not serve as a substitute for a good, comprehensive evaluation by a professional.

64. Preconception Healthcare Resource Center - Parents2B Homepage
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65. Tucson Weekly: Post Partum Depression (December 21 - December 27, 2000)
Post Partum depression Now That The Electoral System Has Arduously GivenBirth To A New President, The Shock Is Setting In. By Tom Danehy.
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Post Partum Depression
Now That The Electoral System Has Arduously Given Birth To A New President, The Shock Is Setting In. By Tom Danehy
LET'S LOOK ON the bright side. At least for the next four years, Alec Baldwin will only be appearing in foreign films. Come on, People, I'm as bummed as the next guy, but threatening to leave the country if Bush is elected? Face it, Bush isn't evil; he's just mediocre. And maybe a vacuum of leadership is exactly what America needs in times of peace and prosperity. Besides, four years will go by pretty fast and you can bet there won't be a whole lot of "Re-Elect Bush" signs dotting the landscape in 2004. In fact, if you ask Bush what the W stands for in his name, he'll tell you it means "Won-Term President." And yes, I do plan on doing dumb jokes for the next four years. I don't expect every president to be smarter than I am, but it would be nice if they were at least smarter than that bimbo who does the weather reports on the NFL pre-game shows. But even then, it doesn't matter how stupid he is, as long as he surrounds himself with smart people and has enough sense to listen to them when they talk. I'm especially impressed with Condoleezza Rice, who should end up as his National Security Advisor. For example, it's probably not that big a deal that Bush has never heard of the island of Tutuila, because I'm almost certain that Rice has. Well, actually maybe it is sort of a big deal, since Tutuila is part of the United States. But I'm sure Rice will explain that to him and maybe even point it out on a map.

66. Postpartum Depression PPD
Postpartum depression Sometimes 12. 20% of women with postpartum bluesdevelop postpartum depression (PPD) that becomes overwhelming.
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Postpartum Depression Sometimes repeated calls to the hospital or doctors' office or a friend for help with seemingly small problems can be indicative postpartum depression. Some mothers seem quite calm over the telephone and it is difficult to decide if she is overly concerned or if she needs help in another area. Ask the mother how she feels. Is she getting enough sleep, nourishment and support? Ask her how dad is dealing with the new baby. Sometimes the simplest questions result in a flood of tears. The rapid changes in hormone levels after delivery can be expected to cause some minor problems for new mothers. In addition sleep deprivation can cause behavioral changes. 50 80% of women will have a few days of weepiness or up-and-down emotions following delivery which resolves by day 12. 20% of women with postpartum blues develop postpartum depression (PPD) that becomes overwhelming. Fortunately only 0.1-0.2% will develop postpartum psychosis. (Suri and Burt 67,70,72). Unfortunately many health care professionals and parents fail to recognize the signs and symptoms of postpartum depression. Women with histories of prior depression, panic disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, marital problems, premature delivery, premenstrual syndrome and a history of prior PPD are at highest risk for developing PPD. One article describes post traumatic stress disorder as a complication of infertility treatment (Bartlik et al). In some women symptoms of postpartum depression may not appear until weaning. If left untreated, postpartum depression can last for months or years. It can ruin families and relationships and cause developmental problems for the infant.

67. Depression After Delivery Parenting Postpartum Depression
depression After Delivery. Cleveland, Ohio Area Postpartum Support Group. Welcometo the home page for depression After Delivery's Cleveland area support group.
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68. What Is Post Partum Depression?
Knowing the difference between Baby Blues and Post Partum depression canprevent anguish for new mothers. What is post partum depression?
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What is post partum depression?
Giving birth is one of the most emotionally rewarding experiences in a woman's life. However, with the birth of a baby comes a time of many changes that some women find overwhelming. The mother's hormones have to adjust to her body not being pregnant any longer and thus it is par for the course for a new mother to experience a wide spectrum of emotions. This mild form of depression is what is referred to as "Baby Blues." It is also quite common for a new mother to feel a bit of a let down after her baby's birth. The baby has been such a physical and emotional part of the mother's body for nine months and now suddenly the baby is a separate being. Some mothers also find themselves being jealous of the baby for taking away all of the attention that she received when pregnant. These feelings are absolutely normal and nothing to be ashamed of! Up to 80% of all new mothers experience the baby blues to some degree. The symptoms vary greatly and can start anywhere from a few hours after giving birth to a few days. As the mother's hormones begin to settle down and return to normal, the blues often go away on their own after only a couple of weeks. If you feel that the symptoms aren't improving and you are concerned about it, there isn't any reason why you have to wait for the whole 6 weeks until your follow up appointment to call your doctor. bodyOffer(28960) Post Partum Depression (PPD) is a more serious form of depression that affects up to 20% of new mothers. A common misconception is that baby blues are synonymous with PPD - that is not true. The baby blues are a short-lived, mild form of depression, whereas PPD is more severe and can last longer if it goes untreated. Following are a list of symptoms for PPD:

69. Post Partum Depression
Post Partum depression. Regardless of how much a pregnancy is plannedfor and wanted, he new mother faces an increased risk (from
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Post Partum Depression
Regardless of how much a pregnancy is planned for and wanted, he new mother faces an increased risk (from 10-15%) for postpartum Depression. Fearing the stigma of mental illness, feeling guilty for being "weak" or an inadequate mother, or not knowing what to expect, help explain a new mother's reluctance to seek help for depression. The family physician is ideally placed to assess for changes in mood during follow up visits with the infant, and to provide treatment and aftercare, being familiar with the family and the community resources. Although some women report depression beginning in hospital after delivery, more often symptoms begin gradually over the first two to three months postpartum. In addition to the fatigue, disrupted sleep and weight loss expected, other symptoms are similar to a non-puerperal depression. There may be depressed mood, tearfulness, irritability, lack of pleasure, decreased motivation and even suicidal ideation. Anxiety may be a prominent feature. Approximately half of women with postpartum depression have obsessions, including recurrent intrusive thoughts and/or images that they might harm their infants by such means as drowning, smothering or throwing the baby. These obsessions are distinguished from psychotic delusions by being ego-dystonic, unwanted and distressing without significant risk of harming the baby, but they are very anxiety provoking for the mother. The family doctor will want the new mother's partner as an ally to provide help with childcare, to monitor the situation and to encourage medications if needed. A CBC and TSH help to rule out medical problems that could be confused with or aggravate depression, as hypothyroidism is very common during the post partum period.

70. Mood Disorder Society
POST PARTUM depression. The birth of a child is expected to be a blessedevent bringing hope and joy to the mother and family. In
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Our New Brochure - english - francais OTHER TYPES OF DEPRESSION navigate - What is depression? What causes depression? Who gets depression? How depression is diagnosed How depression is treated What can I do to help myself get better? Taking care of yourself Other types of depression - Seasonal Affective Disorder - Post Partum Depression - Dysthymia Beyond the Depths of Depression English Francais POST PARTUM DEPRESSION However, between 15- 20% of women experience a more prolonged and debilitating period of clinical depression or Post Partum Depression (PPD), which robs them of pleasure, fills them with self-doubt about their ability to care for their infant, reduces them to frequent tears, and instils feelings of hopelessness and guilt. Sleep and appetite are also disrupted but this is often confused with the disruptive impact of life with a new baby. However, getting treatment is essential not only for the health of the mother but also for the infant as well. Although rare, some women may develop a psychotic depression (false fixed beliefs) with hallucinations that can encourage the mother to take her life and the life of her child or delusions about the infant being dead or defective, excessive concerns about the baby's health or have impulses to hurt the baby.

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73. Michelle's Story Of Post Partum Depression
Michelle's Story of Post Partum depression While pregnant with my first son,I was never so happy. Everything I read about pregnancy was wonderful.
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74. Patricia's Story Of Post Partum Depression
Patricia's Story of Postpartum depression My depression lifted andI was able to sleep for the first time since my son was born.
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Patricia's Story of Postpartum Depression After my experience in the psych ward and being forced to give up breastfeeding, I became very depressed. I still couldn't sleep and my anxiety was terrible. I was suicidal for a couple of months. My psychiatrist only saw me for 15-minute med checks and I was not given psychotherapy. While I was suicidal, nobody took my meds away from me and nobody called to check in on me. Finally, some six months after my son was born, my psychiatrist decided to try one of the older antidepressants which is very good for insomnia (imipramine). Imipramine helped tremendously. My depression lifted and I was able to sleep for the first time since my son was born. Now I am 12 months postpartum and feeling like my old self but am still working on my anger toward the medical community for the poor treatment I received. Back to Women's Voices
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75. Post Partum Depression, Hair Loss, And Zoloft
Subject post partum depression, hair loss, and zoloft Topic Area Post Partum ForumThe Maternal and Child Health Forum Question Posted By Kathy on Tuesday
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Question Posted By: Kathy on Tuesday, November 17, 1998
My baby is 21 months old. When he was born I was treated for post-partum depression and took the medication Zoloft for 13 months. I am not on any medication now. I am constantly losing hair; I have been since he was a month old. I have about half of the volume I used to have. I have had tests for all obvious problems and everything looks okay. Why is my hair still falling out? It is growing back in; but my hair is not thick like it used to be. If you have any suggestions or information, I would certainly appreciate it. I have tried taking vitamins; etc. Dear Kathy:
Hair loss can occur following pregnancy and the reason is not totally clear. Hair normally cycles through a growing and resting phase. When many hair follicles move into the resting phase together, hair loss is exaggerated.
There is a programmed change in hair in all people. It is more obvious in men, than in women. Nonetheless, many women are destined to lose hair as they age. It is most obvious by looking at the crown of the head and sometimes noticeable in the temple area.

76. Post Partum Depression
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77. Post Partum Depression Follow-up Care
Postpartum depression Followup Care. After giving birth, many mothers experiencepostpartum depression due to rapid hormonal changes occurring in their bodies.
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After giving birth, many mothers experience postpartum depression due to rapid hormonal changes occurring in their bodies. It is common to experience mood swings, hot flashes, bouts of crying for no explainable reason, irritability, or feeling overly sad and depressed. If you are a new mother and experiencing any of these symptoms or worse, we are here for you. Confidential support is available. Call (909) 335-6464. Back to Maternal Services Gift Shop Health Information Baby Photos ... Directions All information contained in the web site is the property of Redlands Community Hospital and cannot be retransmitted or likewise used without written permission. Please feel free to download or print this material for personal, non-commercial purposes.
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79. Response To Renckens Who Contends That Post Partum Depression (PPD) And Myalgic
Renckens contends that post partum depression (PPD) and myalgic encephalomyelitis(ME) are fashionable disorders and hysterical epidemics which
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Response to Renckens (Psychosom Obstet Gynecol 2000; 21: 235-239)
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Renckens contends that post partum depression (PPD) and myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) are fashionable disorders and hysterical epidemics which have been medicalized by a group of misguided women, aided and abetted by an irresponsible media and a handful of pioneer scientists I disagree. My background is in Health Psychology and Endocrinology. I spent 15 years in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, studying the relationship between psychological symptoms and the sex steroid hormones, and counselling women with PPD and premenstrual syndrome (PMS). I also studied hysteria (once thought to be the cause of PMS) and in 1996, completed a doctorate on ME (idem ditto). During the seventies, I was one of the few researchers in Holland with specialist knowledge of PPD. When I discussed the latest findings with physicians, most were either not interested or they regarded PPD as a relatively minor problem with psychodynamic origins. Im sure that they did what they thought was best for their patients but because of the lack of information, many had an oversimplified view of the illness and could not understand their patients experience. Consequently, a lot of Dutch women were given unhelpful advice and inadequate treatment. I asked the most widely read medical journal if they would consider a review on the subject but they rejected my request. According to an assistant editor, PPD was well known to Dutch doctors, citing a paper written before the Second World War.

80. Response To Renckens Who Contends That Post Partum Depression (PPD) And Myalgic
Letter sent to JAMA (with one minor modification). Extracts were publishedin JAMA, 2001, 286, 30789. Sir, Whiting et al (1) have
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Letter sent to JAMA (with one minor modification).
Extracts were published in JAMA, 2001, 286, 3078-9.
Sir, Whiting et al have made a valiant effort analysing the research on the management of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). However, were they totally impartial? Reading the review, I noted that my own research had been given a 'validity score' of just 2. It was rated as 'poor' in five categories: baseline comparability of groups, follow-up, drop-outs,
appropriateness of controls and control for confounding. However, trials assessing cognitive-behaviour therapy (CBT) which had used the same test to control for confounding, had higher drop-out rates and notable differences in baseline scores, were rated as 'good'. Using a quasi-experimental design suited to research within a clinical environment, I compared a well-defined sample with waiting list controls using valid measures, appropriate statistics and a six-months follow-up. Still, the review dismissed it as methodologically "very poor". One factual error in the review was the failure to acknowledge the measures assessing fatigue, disability and activity. These should have been listed under physical outcomes but Table 2 only refers to the psychological variables (PS) and quality of life/health status (QOL).

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