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Friday, October, 23, 2009

Postpartum Depression After Pregnancy

Blood test may predict postpartum depression

February 23, 2009
Measuring the levels of a hormone produced by the placenta during pregnancy might predict whether a woman is likely to develop postpartum depression, a new study suggests. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Postpartum Depression
By Deborah Gray , Health Expert

...can predict whether a woman is likely to develop postpartum depression (PPD).   Researchers... Read more »

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Helping Women with Depression
By Sue Bergeson , Health Expert

...Blocker-Stokes, to create more funding for reach on postpartum depression (PPD) and make more... Read more »

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"I have a new baby. Why do I feel so depressed?" A Look at Postpartum Depression
By Merely Me , Health Expert

...a baby is the most prevalent time for symptoms of postpartum depression to appear. And add to... Read more »

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Understanding Depression During Pregnancy and Postpartum, Part 4: Postpartum Psychosis
By UNC Center for Women's Mood Disorders , Health Expert

...postpartum period.LegislationThe Melanie Blocker-Stokes Postpartum Depression Research and Care... Read more »

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Depression During Pregnancy and Postpartum Part 1: Prevalence and Diagnosis
By UNC Center for Women's Mood Disorders , Health Expert

...of the primary risk factors for the development of postpartum depression (PPD) is the onset of... Read more »

Health Guide

Post-partum depression
...Causes, incidence, and risk factors Expected Mood Changes Women commonly have mood changes during pregnancy. They are caused by changes in hormone levels. Many mood changes are normal and... Read more »
Post-partum depression
...your health care provider Notify your doctor or pediatrician if you experience depression after pregnancy. Do not be afraid to seek help immediately if you feel overwhelmed and are afraid... Read more »
Depression: Highlights
...behavior risk in adults ages 18 30.Postpartum DepressionFirst-time mothers have a high risk of developing postpartum depression during the first 3 months following birth, especially the first 10 ... Read more »
What Causes Depression?
...days following childbirth. Such symptoms, known as the "baby blues," are not considered to be signs of postpartum depression unless they persist in severe form nearly every day for more than 1 - 2... Read more »
Post-partum depression
...office visit to look for signs of depression or risks for depression. Sometimes depression following pregnancy can be related to other medical conditions. Hypothyroidism, for example, causes... Read more »

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