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Post Partum Depression
Health Encyclopedia: Post Partum Depression
Depression - postpartum
Prevention
Having good social support from family, friends, and co-workers probably helps to reduce the seriousness of post-partum depression, but may not prevent it.
Screening questionnaires may help with early detection of depression or risks for depression.
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Expert & Community Posts
Postpartum Depression Can In Fact, Hit Daddy Too
By Amy Hendel , Health Expert...mommies who have shared their descent into postpartum depression. They merely mirror the many,... Read more »
Post partum disorder and depression?
By Ask the Expert Patient , Health Expert... Question: lilbitcrazed wrote... those of us living with depression are apt to succept to post... Read more »
Women, Hormones & Depression
By Jerry Kennard , Health ExpertDepression in men and women is thought to be different. One of these differences is the assumption... Read more »
"I have a new baby. Why do I feel so depressed?" A Look at Postpartum Depression
By Merely Me , Health Expert...who are experiencing what is known as postpartum depression. The UNC Center for Women's Mood... Read more »
Can media coverage hinder health? An example.
By Teri Robert , Health Expert...As some of you may know, I also write a bit on our depression site, MyDepressionConnection.... Read more »
Health Guide
Post-partum depression
Depression - postpartum Symptoms Most of the symptoms are the same as in major depression. In addition to depressed mood, you may have the following... Read more »Post-partum depression
Depression - postpartum Definition Post-partum depression is severe depression in a woman after she has given birth. It may occur soon after delivery or up... Read more »Post-partum depression
Depression - postpartum Treatment The treatment for depression after birth often includes medication, therapy, or a combination of both. There are several... Read more »Maternal deprivation syndrome
...overwhelmed by feelings of sadness or other problems, and fear you may harm your baby. Post-partum depression and other mental illnesses may make caregivers feel hopeless and unable to properly... Read more »Depression Issues: What is depression?
Depression is a mood disorder which results from a variety of factors related to biological and genetic background, environmental influences, and childhood or developmental experiences. There are... Read more »Images
Medications
...remain alert. Lack of sleep can cause problems such as depression, heart disease and accidents.... Read more »
This medication is used to treat manic-depressive disorder (bipolar disorder). It works to... Read more »
This medication is used to treat manic-depressive disorder (bipolar disorder). It works to... Read more »
This medication is used to treat manic-depressive disorder (bipolar disorder). It works to... Read more »
This medication is used to treat manic-depressive disorder (bipolar disorder). It works to... Read more »
Related News
When Does Cancer Equal Depression?
February 20, 2007(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- No one would expect someone with advanced cancer to have the sunniest of dispositions. But when does normal sadness related to... Read summary »
Multiple Births Up Depression Risk
April 17, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) ? Having more than one baby at a time puts new moms at significantly higher risk for postpartum depression. That's the key finding... Read summary »
Blood test may predict postpartum depression
February 23, 2009Measuring the levels of a hormone produced by the placenta during pregnancy might predict whether a woman is likely to develop postpartum depression,... Read summary »
3 simple questions could spot postpartum depression
October 03, 2008A new study published in the journal Pediatrics has found that asking new mothers three simple questions is just as good as conventional screening... Read summary »
Postpartum depression hits low-income, black women hardest
October 03, 2008Two new studies at The University of Iowa have found that women who are African American or who have lower income have a higher risk of developing... Read summary »
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