21. Postpartum Depression And The Baby Blues Familydoctor.org Information for women about postpartum depression and the baby blues from theAmerican Academy of Family Physicians. http://familydoctor.org/379.xml

Advanced Search familydoctor.org Home Women Pregnancy and Childbirth Postpartum Depression Are mood changes common after childbirth? What is postpartum depression? Who gets postpartum depression? Why do women get postpartum depression? ... What can I do to help myself? Postpartum Depression and the 'Baby Blues' Printer-friendly version Email this article Are mood changes common after childbirth? After having a baby, many women have mood swings. One minute they feel happy, the next minute they start to cry. They may feel a little depressed, have a hard time concentrating, lose their appetite or find that they can't sleep well even when the baby is asleep. These symptoms usually start about 3 to 4 days after delivery and may last several days. If you're a new mother and have any of these symptoms, you have what are called the "baby blues." "The blues" are considered a normal part of early motherhood and usually go away within 10 days after delivery. However, some women have worse symptoms or symptoms last longer. This is called "postpartum depression." Return to top What is postpartum depression?

22. Depression After Delivery, Inc. - Home National resource for education and referral for postpartum disorders. Postpartum depression Postpartum Psychosis What Causes This? Treatment http://www.depressionafterdelivery.com/

Home Mission History Board of Trustees Links ... Polish brochure Depression After Delivery, Inc. is a national, nonprofit organization which has provided support for women with antepartum and postpartum disorders (PPD) since 1985. Almost 20 years later, D.A.D.'s contemporary goals focus on expanding our mission via the internet. Families coping with mental health issues associated with childbearing, as well as healthcare providers, will find this website a valuable source of information and education.     Moms...  We are glad you found us...  you are not alone.   PLEASE NOTE: The national office of D.A.D., Inc. has transitioned into a web-based organization. The information request line (800-944-4773) is no longer active. All previously mailed material is now available online. Symptoms Antepartum Disorders Baby Blues Postpartum Depression Postpartum Psychosis ... What Causes This? Treatment Who is affected? Treatment Selecting a Therapist Resource Information Professional Resources Volunteer Phone Contacts Download  Brochure Support Groups ... FAQs Contact Us Click here Visitors: Website Design CharityAdvantage.com

23. EMedicine - Postpartum Depression : Article By Ruta M Nonacs, MD, PhD Postpartum depression During the postpartum period, up to 85% of women experiencesome type of mood disturbance. For most women, symptoms are transient http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic3408.htm

(advertisement) Home Specialties Resource Centers CME ... Patient Education Articles Images CME Advanced Search Consumer Health Link to this site Back to: eMedicine Specialties Medicine, Ob/Gyn, Psychiatry, and Surgery Obstetrics/gynecology Postpartum Depression Last Updated: August 8, 2005 Rate this Article Email to a Colleague Synonyms and related keywords: puerperal depression, postpartum blues, baby blues, postnatal depression, puerperal psychosis, infanticide, suicide, postpartum affective illness, postpartum psychosis, postpartum affective instability, Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale, EPDS, electroconvulsive therapy, ECT, puerperal mood disorders AUTHOR INFORMATION Section 1 of 10 Author Information Background Postpartum Blues Postpartum Depression ... Bibliography Author: Ruta M Nonacs, MD, PhD , Associate Director of the Perinatal Psychiatry Clinical Research Program, Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School Ruta M Nonacs, MD, PhD, is a member of the following medical societies:

24. Postpartum Depression: One Woman's Journey One woman s account of her decent into and back out of postpartum depression andanxiety. http://www.thelaboroflove.com/forum/karena/

Main Page Site Index Getting Pregnant Pregnancy ... Wild Divine Computer Game Fertility Nutrition Diet Pills - Weight Loss ... Plus Size Swimwear Postpartum Depression, Anxiety and Psychosis By Veronica Barnes I had heard all those terms before, but thankfully had never experienced them. I had friends who had bouts with the "baby blues" for a few days after their babies were born, but I had been immune to even that. So when my body and mind started falling apart two weeks before my son was due, I was sure that I had some terminal disease. The thought that it was related to a shift in hormones and was psychological in nature was completely absurd to me. Nothing with my two prior pregnancies and deliveries prepared me for the hell I was about to live through as I awaited the birth of my third child. Until the 37 th week of pregnancy, things had gone pretty smoothly for me. I had been down the road twice before, so most of the thrill and wonder of carrying a baby was routine. I was excited, but then again, I knew that having two I had a C-Section, and was thrilled to see my new baby boy. He was beautiful. I loved him immediately and with a deep passion. I almost felt like myself again. After his birth, I was sedated with painkillers and actually slept through the entire night. I believed then that the worst was behind me, but unfortunately, it was only the beginning. By the second day in the hospital, all of my symptoms came back in a rush and the despair I felt was indescribable. I managed to make it through four nights in the hospital with the help of some very understanding nurses, my loyal husband, and my precious doses of Tylenol #3 with Codeine. So what if they gave me horrendous nightmares I was able to sleep and that is all that mattered to me.

25. PostPartum Depression Community @ Www.ezboard.com Are you a new mom who s feeling overwhelmed, sad, angry? Do you wonder if somethingis wrong with you? Worried it might be PPD, PPP, or baby blues? http://pub30.ezboard.com/bpostpartumdepression

"); else document.write(""); // > Hurricane Katrina Aid- Click on a charity to help: Get our Newsletter PostPartum Depression Community Join Live Chat! 1510 registered members Login Register Your Free Account (Required) Search Help ... Need help logging in? Welcome! This website is a place for women who are experiencing mood disorders after giving birth or adopting a baby (or have had past experience with these issues), as well as their families and friends and health professionals with an interest in reproductive mental health. Women who had original diagnoses of a postpartum mood disorder but were later diagnosed differently are also welcome. This website is not to be used as a substitute for personal, professional health care. While our experts may have a professional status, please also note that their function on this board is as volunteer support and cannot act as a substitute for an in-person professional evaluation and assessment. If you feel you are in crisis, please call your local emergency number, your doctor and/or 1-800-SUICIDE Please refer our GUIDELINES before posting.

26. EMedicine Health - Postpartum Depression Overview Extensive information about postpartum depression; including causes, symptomsand treatment. Also gives practical, selfhelp techniques. http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/10311-1.asp

Search September 25, 2005 Registration Healthcare Professionals You are in: Pregnancy and Reproduction Postpartum Depression Postpartum Depression Overview For most women, the symptoms are mild and go away on their own. But 10-20% of women develop a more disabling form of mood disorder called postpartum depression. The "baby blues" are a passing state of heightened emotions that occurs in about half of women who have recently given birth. This state peaks 3-5 days after delivery and lasts from several days to 2 weeks. A woman with the blues may cry more easily than usual and may have trouble sleeping or feel irritable, sad, and "on edge" emotionally. Because baby blues are so common and expected, they are not considered an illness. Postpartum blues do not interfere with a woman's ability to care for her baby. The tendency to develop postpartum blues is unrelated to a previous mental illness and is not caused by stress. However, stress and a history of depression may influence whether the blues go on to become major depression. Postpartum depression is depression that occurs soon after having a baby. Some health professionals call it postpartum nonpsychotic depression.

27. Postpartum Depression For the one in 10 new dads whose partners suffer from postpartum depression, itcan be a frightening and lonely experience. Looking at PPD from the Father s http://my.webmd.com/content/article/14/3606_214.htm

WebMD Today Home WebMD News Center XML News via RSS Member Services WebMD University My WebMD Find a Physician Medical Info Check Symptoms Medical Library Health Tools Clinical Trials ... Women, Men, Lifestyle Who We Are About WebMD Site Map sponsored Featured Centers This article is from the WebMD Feature Archive Postpartum Depression More Than 'Baby Blues' By Marie Stone WebMD Feature Reviewed By Craig H. Kliger Jan. 1, 2001 When David Resnick's wife, Susan, experienced severe postpartum depression after the birth of their second child, the couple's world fell apart. "I went into survival mode," David Resnick says. "I had a wife who was clearly ill, a 4-month-old baby, and a 3-year-old daughter." To make matters worse, other family crises also loomed. "At the time, my mother was diagnosed with stage IV ovarian cancer, my wife's mom had a bad back, and my sister-in-law who lives down the street just had twins," says David. "There weren't a lot of family members to help us." An estimated one in 10 new moms experience postpartum depression, or PPD, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. Except for the timing of the illness and the vivid, disturbing thoughts of hurting or killing the baby that some women experience, the symptoms of PPD otherwise mirror those of major depression. Symptoms can include sleep disturbances, fatigue, sadness, loss of interest, appetite changes, weight loss or gain, difficulty concentrating or making decisions, irritability, agitation, feelings of worthlessness, and suicidal thoughts.

28. : Depression After The Birth Of A Child (Postpartum Depression) An understanding of postpartum depression, the depression which sometimes comesafter the birth of a child. http://my.webmd.com/content/article/62/71508.htm

WebMD Today Home WebMD News Center XML News via RSS Member Services WebMD University My WebMD Find a Physician Medical Info Check Symptoms Medical Library Health Tools Clinical Trials ... Women, Men, Lifestyle Who We Are About WebMD Site Map You are in All Conditions ADD/ADHD Allergies Alzheimer's Arthritis Asthma Back Pain Bipolar Disorder Breast Cancer Cancer Cholesterol Management Dental Depression Diabetes Epilepsy Eye Health Heart Disease Hepatitis HIV/AIDS Hypertension Men's Conditions Mental Health Migraines/Headaches Multiple Sclerosis Osteoporosis Parkinson's Sexual Conditions Stroke Weight Control Women's Conditions WebMD Medical Reference in collaboration with Get the Facts Types of Depression Major Depression Chronic Depression (Dysthymia) Bipolar Disorder (Manic Depression) Seasonal Depression (Seasonal Affective Disorder) ... To the Depression Center Depression: Depression After the Birth of a Child (Postpartum Depression) Postpartum depression is a complex mix of physical, emotional, and behavioral changes that occur after giving birth that are attributed to the chemical, social, and psychological changes associated with having a baby. Who Is Affected by Postpartum Depression?

29. Postpartum Depression Postpartum depression other postpartum mental health disorders. http://www.wellmother.com/postpartum.htm

PostPartum Depression Postpartum Depression affects 10-28% of new mothers. It can begin days, weeks, or months after delivery. Symptoms may include: insomnia exhaustion excessive sleeping but still feeling exhausted changes in appitite loss of sexual interest crying spells without obvious cause feelings of guilt sadness anger feelings of despair and/or worthlessness may become forgetful difficulty making decisions poor concentration Research is ongoing into the causes of Postpartum Depression. Contributing factors may be physiological, sociological, psychological, and genetic. Treatment for Postpartum Depression can be as varied as the symptoms. Common approaches include: Creating a supportive environment for the mother Self-Care Support groups Counselling Psychotherapy Medication The duration of a Postpartum depression will depend upon how quickly the condition was recognized and treatment given, but full recovery can be expected. [TOP] PostPartum Anxiety/Panic Disorder Postpartum Depression With Anxiety/Panic Disorder can be very disturbing. In addition to having symptoms of Postpartum depression, the new mother may experience: difficulty concentrating and remembering difficulty making decisions difficulty completing simple tasks such as doing the dishes or the laundry insomnia exhaustion loss of appetite may have suicidal thoughts Anxiety/Panic Attacks Shaila Misri, MD, FRCP(C) describes Panic Attack as follows:

30. WellMother.com - PMS, Pregnancy Depression, Pregnancy Loss, Postpartum Depressio Information resource for postpartum depression, depression in pregnancy, infertility,PMS, menopause, pregnancy loss and other reproductive mental health http://www.wellmother.com/

Welcome... WellMother.com is an online resource for women and their families designed to offer support and resources on a number of issues related to the emotional challenges specifically related to their reproductive cycle including: Pregnancy Postpartum Pregnancy Loss PMS , and Menopause We will be constantly adding new material to this site as new articles research and studies are published so check back often! Web Design by Jam Internet Consulting , a divison of Gensap HOME DR. MISRI THE BOOK ... LINKS

31. The Functions Of Postpartum Depression Mother with postpartum depression, quoted in Beck 1996 Mothers with postpartumdepression (PPD) exhibit fewer positive emotions and more negative http://www.anth.ucsb.edu/faculty/hagen/working.html

32. Postpartum Depression - MayoClinic.com You may feel thrilled and overwhelmed by the birth of your baby. But in the weeksafter childbirth, you may feel angry, stressed and depressed, too. http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?id=DS00546

33. Postpartum Depression - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia About 10% of new mothers develop the more severe postpartum depression The diagnostic criteria for postpartum depression (PPD) are the same as that for http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Postpartum_depression

Postpartum depression From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Baby Blues is also the title of a comic strip by Rick Kirkman and Jerry Scott After giving birth , about 70-80% of women experience an episode of baby blues , feelings of depression anger anxiety and guilt lasting for several days. About 10% of new mothers develop the more severe postpartum depression (also postnatal depression ), a form of major depression for which treatment is widely recommended. Contents Diagnosis Causes An evolutionary psychological hypothesis for postpartum depression Andrea Yates case ... edit Diagnosis The diagnostic criteria for postpartum depression (PPD) are the same as that for major depression , except that to distinguish PPD from the baby (maternity) blues, the symptoms must be present past the second week postpartum. edit Causes While not all causes of PPD are known, several factors have been identified. Beck (2001) has conducted a meta-analysis of predictors of PPD. She found that the following 13 factors were significant predictors of PPD ( effect size in parentheses larger values indicate larger effects): Prenatal depression, i.e., during pregnancy (.44 to .46)

34. Postpartum Disorders Postpartum depression (PPD) is a major form of depression and is less common than For a clinical diagnosis of postpartum depression to be made, http://www.nmha.org/infoctr/factsheets/postpartum.cfm

Home About Us About NMHA NMHA Programs ... NMHA Membership Postpartum Disorders The birth of a child can be a joyous and exciting time, but following childbirth, some women may experience postpartum disorders that can adversely affect a woman’s mental health.  Mothers commonly experience what is called “the baby blues,” mood swings that are the result of high hormonal fluctuations that occur during and immediately after childbirth.  They may also experience more serious mental health disorders such as postpartum depression, birth-related post-traumatic stress disorder or a severe but rare condition called postpartum psychosis. fact sheet index In general, clinical depression occurs in approximately 15 to 25 percent of the population, and women are twice as likely as men to experience depression.  Because women are most likely to experience depression during the primary reproductive years (25 to 45), they are especially vulnerable to developing depression during pregnancy and after childbirth.  Women who develop these disorders do not need to feel ashamed or alone; treatment and support are available. What are the postpartum blues or “baby blues?”

35. The Drugging Of "Postpartum Depression" - Paxil Clearing up Misconceptions About Chemical Imbalances, Antidepressant Drugs,NonDrug Solutions, and Postpartum depression. http://www.cchr.org/postpartum.htm

REPORT AN ABUSE If you have been subjected to or are aware of abuse, sexual assault, crime or malpractice committed by a psychiatrist, psychologist or other mental health practitioner, CCHR is a group willing to listen to and help you. Topics: Abuse Victims Doctors Educators Fraud Investigators ... TV/Radio Producers Issues: Drugs DSM Fraud Involuntary Commitment ... Solutions Choose your language Français Deutsch Italiano Contact Us CCHR Chapters Make a Donation Inquire about Membership NEWS Home ALERT Sign the Petition for Children’s Rights Against Psychiatric Stigma and Drug Abuse WHAT YOU CAN DO TO HELP The Drugging of "Postpartum Depression"

36. Psychiatry Is A Pseudoscience - Psychiatric Drugs And Post Partum Depression The Drugging of Post Partum depression — Clearing up Misconceptions About ChemicalImbalances, Antidepressant Drugs and NonDrug Solutions. http://www.cchr.org/pseudoscience/

REPORT AN ABUSE If you have been subjected to or are aware of abuse, sexual assault, crime or malpractice committed by a psychiatrist, psychologist or other mental health practitioner, CCHR is a group willing to listen to and help you. Topics: Abuse Victims Doctors Educators Fraud Investigators ... TV/Radio Producers Issues: Drugs DSM Fraud Involuntary Commitment ... Solutions Choose your language Français Deutsch Italiano Contact Us CCHR Chapters Make a Donation Inquire about Membership NEWS Psychiatry is a pseudoscience ALERT Sign the Petition for Children’s Rights Against Psychiatric Stigma and Drug Abuse WHAT YOU CAN DO TO HELP "Psychiatry is a Pseudoscience"

37. Postpartum Major Depression: Detection And Treatment - April 15, 1999 - American Postpartum depression is a clinical term referring to a major depressive episode Postpartum major depression is not recognized by the Diagnostic and http://www.aafp.org/afp/990415ap/2247.html

Advanced Search AAFP Home Page Journals Vol. 59/No. 8 (April 15, 1999) Postpartum Major Depression: Detection and Treatment C. NEILL EPPERSON, M.D. Yale University School of Medicine New Haven, Connecticut A patient information handout on postpartum depression, written by the author of this article and Kathryn Czarkowski, is provided on page 2259. Postpartum major depression occurs in approximately one of 10 childbearing women and is considerably underdiagnosed. If left untreated, the disorder can have serious adverse effects on the mother and her relationship with significant others, and on the child's emotional and psychologic development. A simple screening instrument can be used to increase the detection of postpartum major depression. Although few well-controlled studies have been done to support the use of any one modality, the mainstay of treatment has been antidepressant therapy, alone or in combination with psychotherapy. Plasma concentrations of antidepressant drugs are usually low in the breast-fed infant, and most studies demonstrate that certain antidepressants can be used during lactation without any important adverse effects on the infant. M ajor depression is a common disorder that affects 15 to 25 percent of adults in the United States each year.

38. Postpartum Depression And The "Baby Blues" - April 15, 1999 - American Academy O Postpartum depression is an illness, like diabetes or heart disease. Postpartum depression is more likely if you had any of the following http://www.aafp.org/afp/990415ap/990415e.html

Advanced Search AAFP Home Page Journals Vol. 59/No. 8 (April 15, 1999) Please note: This information was as current as we could make it on the date given above. But medical information is always changing, and some information given here may be out of date. For regularly updated information on a variety of health topics, please visit familydoctor.org , the AAFP patient education Web site. An article on this topic is available in this issue of AFP Postpartum Depression and the "Baby Blues" Are changes in mood common after childbirth? After having a baby, many women have mood swings. One minute they feel happy, the next minute they start to cry. They may feel a little depressed, have a hard time concentrating, lose their appetite or find that they can't sleep well even when the baby is asleep. These symptoms usually start about three to four days after delivery and may last several days. If you're a new mother and have any of these symptoms, you have what is called the "baby blues." "The blues" are considered a normal part of early motherhood and usually go away within 10 days after delivery. However, some women have worse symptoms or symptoms last longer. This is called "postpartum depression." What is postpartum depression?

39. Expert Consensus Guideline Series - Patient Family Guides Postpartum depression A Guide for Patients and Families. Get Acrobat Reader Somefiles are in Adobe Acrobat PDF format. You can download the free Acrobat http://www.psychguides.com/pfg11.php

40. The Postpartum Stress Center: Treatment For Postpartum Depression(PPD) A Support and Counseling Service for Postpartum Stress Syndrome, PPD, Postpartumdepression, Prenatal depression and Pregnancy Loss. http://www.postpartumstress.com/

Welcome to The Postpartum Stress Center The Postpartum Stress Center specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of prenatal and postpartum depression and anxiety disorders. In addition to this specialty the PPSC offers a full range of general counseling services to any individual or couple seeking support, including, but not limited to: Complete diagnostic assessment for postpartum mood disorders Screening for prenatal and postpartum depression and anxiety Psychiatric evaluation and follow-up Consultation, training and supervision for healthcare professionals Risk assessment and counseling for women with a history of emotional illness who are preparing for pregnancy. Psychotherapy for depression during and after pregnancy Grief counseling for miscarriage, stillbirth, newborn loss or termination Infertility support Neonatal Intensive Care support Reproductive health issues Support for exploration of women's issues including self-esteem, sexuality, body image, intimacy General counseling services for men, women, adolescents, couples Individual, group and couples therapy

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