After Pregnancy Depression
New research suggests that depression during pregnancy can increase risks for the unborn baby, including an increased chance of premature birth and problems related to antidepressant use.
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Depression during Pregnancy
Ever since I was diagnosed with depression, I dreaded the day when I became pregnant. Most antidepressants are in a class of drugs that are... Read more »
Understanding Depression During Pregnancy and Postpartum, Part...
Although there is limited evidence from research studies to guide the treatment of women with depression during pregnancy or lactation,... Read more »
Depression During Pregnancy and Postpartum Part 1: Prevalence and...
Depression is the leading cause of disease-related disability among women in the world. In particular, women during their reproductive... Read more »
Light Therapy for Depression during Pregnancy
When I found out that I was pregnant, I made three phone calls. The first was to my husband at work, the second was to my parents and the... Read more »
Treating Depression during pregnancy without adverse medications
Depression is difficult enough, but for pregnant women, it can present additional problems. Most antidepressant medications are... Read more »
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Stress, Anxiety Boost Pregnancy Depression Risk
According to a new study published in the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology, pregnant women who are stressed, who lack outside support,... Read more »
Depression, Pregnancy, and Acupuncture
____________ ResourcesDepression is difficult enough, but for pregnant women, it can present additional problems. Most antidepressant medications... Read more »
Risk factors for depression during pregnancy
The U.S. National Women's Health Information Center offers this list of factors that increase a woman's risk of developing depression during or after... Read more »
Depression during pregnancy eased by talk, drug therapy: study...
New guidelines from the American Psychiatric Association and the American College of Obstetricians say that women who suffer from depression during... Read more »
Pregnancy does not protect against depression, study finds
A study in the Journal of the American Medical Association indicates that hormonal changes during pregnancy do not necessarily protect women from... Read more »
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