61. Articles From LEAVEN: Postpartum Depression The question of whether postpartum depression is unique to the childbearing Breastfeeding is not a contributing factor to postpartum depression. http://www.lalecheleague.org/llleaderweb/LV/LVJulAug93p53.html

HOME What's New About LLLI Catalogue ... Contact LLLI 1400 N. Meacham Road, Schaumburg, IL 60173-4808 USA (847) 519-7730 LEAVEN INDEX Specific Problems and Research Articles Book Reviews Common ConcernsHealthy Mothers and Babies ... Valued Advertisers Postpartum Depression Denise Boyle Buffalo Grove, Illinois, USA From: LEAVEN, Vol. 29 No. 4, July-August 1993, pp. 53-4, 58 Sue is a Leader in the United States Western Division who became a mother for the first time seven years ago. Her son was born by cesarean section after a twenty-eight hour labor. Sue remembers having a slight case of "baby blues" a day or two postpartum. "I can vividly recall staring at the tray of food that was brought to me in the hospital the day after my son was born. I remember staring at the tray and crying . . . just crying and crying. It seemed positively overwhelming to have to eat what was on the tray. Later that day I was told that I needed to walk in order to recover. That too seemed overwhelming, and tears just poured down my face as I pushed the baby up and down the hall. I couldn't cope with even the smallest degree of frustration. By the next day, it was over. I felt fine." Julie, a Leader in the Eastern US Division, remembers a time three months after the birth of her second child: "I had been raised not to complain, so I didn't, but I was very depressed. My pregnancy had been very difficult and I was on bed rest for much of it. My baby was healthy and I couldn't understand what was wrong with me. I remember telling my best friend, 'I could drive away today and leave my husband and the boys, and not care, and not look back.'

62. Postpartum Depression Postpartum depression or PPD affects at least 10% of all new mothers. PPD canhappen any time within Helping New Mothers Cope With Postpartum depression http://www.child.gov.ab.ca/acyi/parenting/become/firstdays/page.cfm?pg=Postpartu

63. Postpartum Depression DESCRIPTION Postpartum depression, postpartum blues and postpartum psychosisare the three main Bright light therapy s effect on postpartum depression. http://www.5mcc.com/Assets/SUMMARY/TP1085.html

Postpartum depression DESCRIPTION: Postpartum depression, postpartum blues and postpartum psychosis are the three main behavioral conditions that may take place in women following the delivery. System(s) affected: Nervous Genetics: N/A Incidence/Prevalence in USA: 10-15% of new mothers develop postpartum depression. Predominant age: Women of reproductive age. It has been described in mothers adopting a baby. Predominant sex: Female CAUSES: Unknown. Perhaps multifactorial, including: biological-genetic predisposition in terms of brain chemistry, sudden drop in estrogen and progesterone levels at delivery, socioeconomic stress Synonyms: Postnatal depression Post gestational depression ICD-9-CM: 648.44 Mental postpartum condition or complication SEE ALSO: Depression Baby blues Postpartum psychosis Postpartum anxiety/panic disorder ... Postpartum obsessive compulsive disorder REFERENCES: Winsner KL, Parry, BL, Piontek CM. Postpartum depression. New Engl J Med 2002;347(3):194-9 Pajer K. New strategies in the treatment of depression in women. J Clin Psychiatry 1995;56: 30-7 Corral MK, Dernetra AK. Bright light therapy's effect on postpartum depression. Am J Psych 2000;157: 303-4

64. Postpartum Depression Learn more about postpartum depression. Many women experience postpartumdepression a week or two after giving birth to their new baby. http://www.americanbaby.com/home/postpartum-depression.html

Postpartum Depression Many women experience postpartum depression a week or two after giving birth to their new baby. Find information on postpartum depression and learn how you can deal with it. Coping With Postpartum Depression After giving birth, many women experience a week or two of "baby blues," marked by mood swings, feelings of ambivalence toward motherhood, mild depression, and bouts of unexplainable crying. Could Postpartum Depression Happen to You? What you can do if you're at high risk for developing PPD. How to Handle PPD If you feel that you can't cope, talk to your doctor. You may need some counseling, medication, or both. Antidepressant medications, some of which are safe for breastfeeding women, may be helpful. Ob-Gyn Dr. Elizabeth Pryor on Postpartum Depression Could I be suffering from postpartum depression? For more information on postpartum depression visit americanbaby.com More great information on babies from Americanbaby Online Pregnancy Pregnancy Calendar Pregnancy Complications Pregnancy Websites ... Pregnancy Symptoms Visit the Home and Family Network for the best in food, decorating, health and more...

65. StudyWorks! Online : What Is Postpartum Depression? What Causes Postpartum depression? There is no single cause of postpartumdepression; it occurs in different women for different reasons. http://www.studyworksonline.com/cda/content/article/0,,NAV4-42_SAR1208,00.shtml

StudyWorks News Science News Archives of Science News Electricity and Power ... Earth Observatory What Is Postpartum Depression? Postpartum mental illness is gradational, ranging from the blues, a mild reaction to the changes that have taken place in the parent's life; to chronic depressive syndrome, an illness mimicking normal depression; to severe and life-threatening psychosis. It is likely that the majority of women who give birth, between 50 and 80%, experience the "baby blues." Women with the baby blues can experience sadness, anxiety, weeping, gain or loss of appetite, insomnia, and fatigue. They are often overwhelmed by all that is taking place in their lives and say they are not themselves. The baby blues usually sets in during the first few days after the birth of an infant and only lasts 10 to 12 days. New mothers with the blues are usually reacting to the severe change in their lives having a newborn can bring. They are easily treated by reassurances that they are doing a fine job at mothering and with additional assistance caring for their babies. In postpartum psychosis, symptoms can include extreme confusion, fatigue, agitation, alterations in mood, feelings of hopelessness and shame, hyperactivity and rapid speech or mania. The sufferer has bizarre hallucinations or delusions about herself or her baby. Although postpartum psychosis is rare, experienced by only 1 in 1000 new mothers, it can be life-threatening to the woman and to her children.

66. Postpartum Depression Are the baby blues the same thing as postpartum depression? Postpartumdepression (PPD) is a condition that describes a range of physical and emotional http://www.athealth.com/Consumer/disorders/postpartumdepression.html

At Health, Inc. Find a Therapist Click here Consumer Disorders and Conditions > Postpartum Depression advertisement Postpartum Depression Why do women get postpartum depression? Having a baby can be one of the biggest and happiest events in a woman's life. While life with a new baby can be thrilling and rewarding, it can also be hard and stressful at times. Many physical and emotional changes can happen to a woman when she is pregnant and after she gives birth. These changes can leave new mothers feeling sad, anxious, afraid, or confused. For many women, these feelings (called the baby blues ) go away quickly. But when these feelings do not go away or get worse, a woman may have postpartum depression. This is a serious condition that requires quick treatment from a health care provider. What is postpartum depression? Are the "baby blues" the same thing as postpartum depression? Postpartum depression (PPD) is a condition that describes a range of physical and emotional changes that many mothers can have after having a baby. PPD can be treated with medication and counseling. Talk with your health care provider right away if you think you have PPD. There are three types of PPD women can have after giving birth: The baby blues happen in many women in the days right after childbirth. A new mother can have sudden mood swings, such as feeling very happy and then feeling very sad. She may cry for no reason and can feel impatient, irritable, restless, anxious, lonely, and sad. The baby blues may last only a few hours or as long as 1 to 2 weeks after delivery. The baby blues do not always require treatment from a health care provider. Often, joining a support group of new moms or talking with other moms helps.

67. Postpartum Depression Information on depression and bipolar disorder for patients. http://www.dbsalliance.org/info/postpartum.html

Return to Depression Information Postpartum Depression What is postpartum depression? Postpartum depression is a treatable medical illness characterized by feelings of sadness, indifference, exhaustion and anxiety following the birth of your baby. It affects one in every ten women who have had a child, and can affect any woman, regardless of her age, race or economic background. It is not a character flaw or sign of personal weakness, and it does not mean that there is anything wrong with your ability to be a mother. The exact cause of postpartum depression is not known, but certain chemical changes that take place in your body during and after pregnancy may contribute to it. It can be hard to talk about feeling depressed after having a baby, because of our society’s belief that this should be the "happiest time in your life." If you are suffering from postpartum depression, the time after you give birth feels anything but joyful. You may feel as if you aren’t a good mother, or that the baby would be better off without you. These feelings may make you feel ashamed, and you may feel that you should hide them from your family and friends. However, it is important that you tell someone, whether it is your health care provider, a family member, friend or clergy member, and that you seek help. You can feel better, and getting treatment early is the best thing you can do for yourself, your baby and the rest of your family.

68. What Is Post Partum Depression? Knowing the difference between Baby Blues and Post Partum depression can preventanguish for new mothers. http://oror.essortment.com/postpartumdepr_rglm.htm

What is post partum depression? Knowing the difference between Baby Blues and Post Partum Depression can prevent anguish for new mothers. Giving birth is one of the most emotionally rewarding experiences in a woman's life. However, with the birth of a baby comes a time of many changes that some women find overwhelming. The mother's hormones have to adjust to her body not being pregnant any longer and thus it is par for the course for a new mother to experience a wide spectrum of emotions. This mild form of depression is what is referred to as "Baby Blues." It is also quite common for a new mother to feel a bit of a let down after her baby's birth. The baby has been such a physical and emotional part of the mother's body for nine months and now suddenly the baby is a separate being. Some mothers also find themselves being jealous of the baby for taking away all of the attention that she received when pregnant. These feelings are absolutely normal and nothing to be ashamed of! Up to 80% of all new mothers experience the baby blues to some degree. The symptoms vary greatly and can start anywhere from a few hours after giving birth to a few days. As the mother's hormones begin to settle down and return to normal, the blues often go away on their own after only a couple of weeks. If you feel that the symptoms aren't improving and you are concerned about it, there isn't any reason why you have to wait for the whole 6 weeks until your follow up appointment to call your doctor.

69. RENOWNED: Postpartum Depression PREGNANCY Postpartum depression Most women experience a normal form of depression that is While some forms of postpartum depression are milder, like the baby http://www.pregnancy-info.net/topic_postpartum_depression.html

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70. Onset Of Postpartum Depression Is More Than Four-Week Phenomenon - CME Teaching Discuss with patients the symptoms of postpartum depression and encourage themto seek For some women who may suffer from delayed postpartum depression, http://www.medpagetoday.com/OBGYN/Pregnancy/tb/1500

HOME/LATEST HEADLINES NEWS BY SPECIALTY 2005 Meeting Coverage Cardiovascular Dermatology Endocrinology ... Surgery NEW USERS: REGISTER HERE RETURNING USERS: LOG IN UPDATE YOUR PROFILE CME TRACKER ABOUT MEDPAGE TODAY ... HELP CENTER Onset of Postpartum Depression Is More Than Four-Week Phenomenon By Katrina Woznicki, MedPage Today Staff Writer Reviewed by Robert Jasmer, MD; Assistant Professor of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco August 08, 2005 Also covered by: Newsday New York Times (Registration Req.) USA Today MedPage Today Action Points Be aware that postpartum depression can occur anytime during the first year after childbirth. Patients don't always have symptoms by the time they have their six-week postpartum checkup. Be aware that new mothers may be reticent to discuss feelings of depression with their physicians. Some ob-gyns are suggesting that physicians' questions be a little more probing so they can better screen patients for signs of depression. Discuss with patients the symptoms of postpartum depression and encourage them to seek help if symptoms occur. Review CHICAGO, Aug. 8-Courtney Cox isn't surprised by the latest thinking in postpartum depression, which extends the window for onset to many months after the birth of a new baby.

71. Postpartum Depression There are varying degrees of emotional distress encountered by women after thebirth of a child. The most common is called the “postpartum blues”. http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/1000330628.html

Search Articles: search tips Please Take the HealthLink Survey Email this article Print this article Find related articles: By topic: Women's Health By keywords: Receive Health Link via email! Subscribe now >> Postpartum Depression Q: I’ve heard a lot about postpartum depression in light of the five children who were killed by their mother. Just exactly what is it and what can be done to prevent the kind of tragedy inflicted on these children and their family? A: I read an interesting study a few weeks ago about maternal guilt. It seems that no matter how well one’s children turn out, almost all women experience some degree of repetitive and recurring guilt regarding their behavior as mothers. I worry then that many women will wrongly identify in some unhealthy way with the conduct of this mother and the suffering she inflicted on her children and family. If she was suffering from postpartum depression, it was of a unique nature unlike that experienced by the vast majority of women so afflicted. Some published reports indicated that she was taking anti-psychotic medications that would imply that she might have been suffering from postpartum psychosis, an altogether different kind of mental illness. There are varying degrees of emotional distress encountered by women after the birth of a child. The most common is called the “postpartum blues”. This is an emotional let down experienced by 50-60% of all women that may be due to persistent pain, fatigue, concerns about the responsibilities of motherhood, and self-image. This typically lasts from a few days to a few weeks and will usually resolve with the establishment of a new schedule in the context of a supportive environment.

72. Postpartum Depression Widespread ignorance gives postpartum depression far more power than it deserves. http://www.mcmanweb.com/article-32.htm

McMan's Depression and Bipolar Web Home Articles Links News ... Donate Knowledge is Necessity Widespread ignorance gives this illness far more power than it warrants. "I began to feel as though I was sinking, under the ground ..." Main articles page. Go here More Special Populations Articles Kids in Crisis When Your Child Feels Sad If You're a Kid Child Bipolar - I ... Is Work Driving Us Crazy? Postpartum Depression A few weeks after I gave birth to my son," wrote Pamela Gerhardt in the Washington Post, "I rocked him gently to sleep, lay him in his crib, walked down the stairs, grabbed the vacuum cleaner and hurled it out onto the front lawn. It sat there all day, broken, the hose hanging from the blue spruce, the plastic pieces scattered on the lawn like tree limbs after a hurricane." Welcome to postpartum depression, a condition that can ambush hopeful new mothers at the time when they least expect it and turn their dreams of parenthood into the worst of nightmares. The term postpartum merely refers to the triggering event. This is major depression, pure and simple, but with this cruel twist: A combination of ignorance and misplaced expectations - both on the part of the new mother and those who should know better - conspire to cause far more suffering than necessary. "Bookstores file postpartum depression under psychology," Pamela Gerhardt notes in her article. "And how many women, giddy with the thought of becoming a mother, are perusing the mental illness section of Barnes & Noble?"

73. Postpartum Depression Postpartum depression is more than just the baby blues. It can range from mildsymptoms that go away without treatment all the way up to postpartum http://depression.about.com/cs/babyblue/a/postpartumdep.htm

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75. Clinical Trial: Screening Evaluation For Women With Postpartum Depression Screening Evaluation for Women with Postpartum depression Condition.Postpartum depression. MedlinePlus related topics Postpartum depression http://www.clinicaltrials.gov/ct/show/NCT00056901

Home Search Browse Resources ... About Screening Evaluation for Women with Postpartum Depression This study is currently recruiting patients. Verified by National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC) December 3, 2004 Sponsored by: National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Information provided by: National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC) ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: Purpose The purpose of this study is to explore the relationship between mood and hormones in women with postpartum depression (PPD). This is an observational study; volunteers who participate will not receive any new or experimental therapies. PPD is similar to major depression, but develops around the time a woman gives birth. Women with PPD often suffer serious physical and emotional impairments. Controversy exists regarding the role of hormone changes in postpartum depression. This study will examine the role of hormone changes in three groups of women: those who recently gave birth and have mild to moderately severe PDD (Group 1), women who recently gave birth and do not have PDD (Group 2), and those who are currently pregnant and experienced an episode of PDD with a previous birth (Group 3). Participants will be screened with a medical history, physical examination, and blood and urine tests. Upon study entry, they will be interviewed about their moods, behaviors, and medical status during and immediately following their last pregnancy. Some women will be asked to participate in interviews, psychological tests, and blood tests. They will also complete self-rating scales and may be asked to collect samples of their urine. Women in Group 3 will complete self-rating scales for 6 months postpartum. Participants will participate in genetic studies that involve completing a questionnaire and providing a blood sample. If the participant allows, sisters and parents may be asked to provide a blood sample and undergo a psychiatric interview.

76. Clinical Trial: The Effects Of Hormones In Postpartum Mood Disorders Postpartum depression, Drug Lupron. MedlinePlus related topics Mental Health;Postpartum depression. Study Type Observational http://www.clinicaltrials.gov/ct/show/NCT00001481

Home Search Browse Resources ... About The Effects of Hormones in Postpartum Mood Disorders This study is currently recruiting patients. Verified by National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC) April 27, 2005 Sponsored by: National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Information provided by: National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC) ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: Purpose Condition Intervention Depressive Disorder Mood Disorder Postpartum Depression Drug: Lupron MedlinePlus related topics: Mental Health Postpartum Depression Study Type: Observational Study Design: Natural History Official Title: An Endocrine Model For Postpartum Mood Disorders Further Study Details: Expected Total Enrollment: 80 Study start: March 31, 1995 Eligibility Genders Eligible for Study: Female Accepts Healthy Volunteers Criteria INCLUSION CRITERIA: The subjects of this study will be women who meet the following criteria: A history of DSM-IV major depression or hypomanic/manic episode that occurred within three months of childbirth; Has been well for a minimum of one year;

77. The Center For Postpartum Health Welcomes You Would you know if you were suffering from postpartum depression? 1. Are you cryingthroughout the day, feeling overwhelmed, anxious and unable to cope? http://www.postpartumhealth.com/

about you about us The Center for Postpartum Health Welcomes You Although the birth of a baby usually brings exhilaration and feelings of new beginnings, it can be a time of crisis. There is enormous change for the new mother and her family. It is not unusual for new motherhood to bring a wide range of feelings during the early weeks after birth. For two out of 10 women, these feelings may develop into post-partum depression. THE CENTER FOR POSTPARTUM HEALTH addresses the physical, mental, and emotional needs of pregnant and postpartum women and their families, facilitating the transition from pregnancy to parenthood. ASSESSMENT and PREVENTION are key. The earlier the treatment and intervention, the less risk of onset or relapse of postnatal difficulties. Would you know if you were suffering from postpartum depression? 1. Are you crying throughout the day, feeling overwhelmed, anxious and unable to cope? 2. Are you unable to sleep despite extreme fatigue and/or losing weight without intentional dieting? 3. Are you experiencing confusion, memory loss, disorientation and/or difficulty concentrating on ordinary tasks?

78. Postpartum Depression CHC Wausau Hospital s Medical Library and Patient Education Center providesresearch services and healthcare information to physicians, http://www.chclibrary.org/micromed/00061490.html

Main Search Index Definition Description Causes ... Resources Postpartum depression Definition Postpartum depression is a mood disorder that begins after childbirth and usually lasts beyond six weeks. Description The onset of postpartum depression tends to be gradual and may persist for many months, or develop into a second bout following a subsequent pregnancy . Postpartum depression affects approximately 15% of all childbearing women. Mild to moderate cases are sometimes unrecognized by women themselves. Many women feel ashamed if they are not coping and so may conceal their difficulties. This is a serious problem that disrupts women's lives and can have effects on the baby, other children, her partner, and other relationships. Levels of depression for fathers also increase significantly. Postpartum depression is often divided into two types: early onset and late onset. An early onset most often seems like the "blues," a mild brief experience during the first days or weeks after birth. During the first week after the birth up to 80% of mothers will experience the "baby blues." This is usually a time of extra sensitivity and symptoms include tearfulness, irritability, anxiety , and mood changes, which tend to peak between three to five days after childbirth. The symptoms normally disappear within two weeks without requiring specific treatment apart from understanding, support, skills and practice. In short, some depression, tiredness, and anxiety may fall within the "normal" range of reactions to giving birth.

79. Postpartum Depression Even though the causes of postpartum depression have yet to be pinpointed, Postpartum depression is not just a funk that will go away. http://www.healthatoz.com/healthatoz/Atoz/dc/caz/ment/depr/postpart.jsp

80. Postpartum Depression: Description, Criteria, Causes, Symptoms, Treatments And M , Criteria, Causes, Symptoms, Treatments andMedications.......Postpartum depression http://www.mental-health-matters.com/disorders/dis_details.php?disID=76

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