Journal Articles About Postpartum Depression
Seventy to 80 percent of new mothers experience mild "maternity blues" that begin on or about the third day following delivery.
Symptoms include tearfulness, sleeplessness, tension,
Some 10 to 20 percent of new mothers, however, move into a full clinical
In addition to the usual symptoms of
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New Study: 1 in 10 Dads Experience Postpartum Depression
When we hear about postpartum depression we generally think about moms. Here at Health Central we have many articles to help mothers... Read more »
Depression During Pregnancy and Postpartum Part 1: Prevalence and...
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Postpartum Depression in Dads
I was very surprised to read about postpartum depression for Dads on this Web site, and I using the piece as an opportunity to talk about... Read more »
Funding For Postpartum Depression and Education: It's Not What You...
There's an interesting news article making the rounds. Amy Philo is a new mom who, like many others with postpartum depression, had... Read more »
Understanding Depression During Pregnancy and Postpartum, Part 4:...
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3 simple questions could spot postpartum depression
A new study published in the journal Pediatrics has found that asking new mothers three simple questions is just as good as conventional screening... Read more »
Blood test may predict postpartum depression
Measuring the levels of a hormone produced by the placenta during pregnancy might predict whether a woman is likely to develop postpartum depression,... Read more »
Depression, Pregnancy, and Acupuncture
____________ ResourcesDepression is difficult enough, but for pregnant women, it can present additional problems. Most antidepressant medications... Read more »
Understanding Postpartum Depression
Having a baby can be a joyous celebration. But what happens when the happiness and joy you were expecting to feel is replaced with feelings of... Read more »
Post-partum depression
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Depression - postpartum; Postnatal depressionSymptomsThe symptoms of postpartum depression are the same as the symptoms of depression that occurs at... Read more »
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