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What Do I Do To Treat Baby Blues

Possible cause of postpartum depression found

October 03, 2008
Scientists working with mice say they've pinpointed a possible cause for postpartum depression. According to the study, having offspring causes proteins called GABA receptors to become unregulated in the brain, and this may cause post-delivery mood disorders ranging from "baby blues" to postpartum psychosis. Researchers also found that giving mice with postpartum depression symptoms Gaboxadol, a drug intended to treat sleep disorders, eased the mice's condition. The next step, scientists say, is... Read more »

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Postpartum Depression Can In Fact, Hit Daddy Too
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...from...postpartum depression.    Though the symptoms of postpartum depression are similar in... Read more »

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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
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Health Guide

Post-partum depression
...This generally occurs in the first few weeks after pregnancy and goes away soon, without the need for treatment. Post-partum Depression Post-partum depression is a more serious condition that... 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 »
Psychotherapy for Depression
...four randomized comparative studies, cognitive behavior therapy worked as well as antidepressants in treating severe depression for many patients. Much of the success of psychologic therapy... Read more »
Hypothyroidism: Complications
...symptoms but blood tests indicate hypothyroidism. Fortunately, hypothyroidism is now easily diagnosed, and treatment will restore normal thyroid function and relieve symptoms and physical signs of... 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 »

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