Effects Of Depression On Pregnancy
Symptoms of depression can occur as a result of a wide range of medical and psychiatric disorders. In a person who has been found to not be medically ill, there are three common...
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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 »
Pregnancy and Medication for Women With Anxiety and Depression
Pregnancy is such a joyous occasion. But for many women who have an anxiety disorder or depression, a nagging question remains: "Is it safe... 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 »
Postpartum Depression
A new study published in the February issue of Archives of General Psychiatry suggests that a simple blood test can predict whether a woman... Read more »
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Depression, Pregnancy, and Acupuncture
____________ ResourcesDepression is difficult enough, but for pregnant women, it can present additional problems. Most antidepressant medications... Read more »
Depression boosts pregnancy risks
New research suggests that depression during pregnancy can increase risks for the unborn baby, including an increased chance of premature birth and... Read more »
Two common antidepressants effective in treating postpartum de...
Two common antidepressants, Zoloft and nortriptyline (sold as Pamelor and Aventyl), have been found to be safe and effective in treating postpartum... 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 »
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 »
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