Article taken from http://mededppd.org/mothers/myths.asp Top 10 Myths About PPD Myth 1: PPD is normal — all new mothers feel tired and depressed. Fact: New mothers often feel tired and overwhelmed. They may be experiencing “baby blues.” Women with baby blues may feel tired, weepy, and have no energy. However, the feelings that go with PPD [...]
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Top Ten Myths on PPD
Posted in books on Postpartum Depression, how to help someone with depression, How to help someone with postpartum depression, Postpartum Depression, Postpartum depression screening, Postpartum depression, anxiety, depression, baby blues on October 6, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
SSRIs to the rescue for postpartum depression
Posted in anti-depressants, books on Postpartum Depression, depression, paxil, Postpartum depression, anxiety, depression, baby blues, SSRIs, zoloft on October 4, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
http://www.womenhealthline.com/ssris-to-the-rescue-for-postpartum-depression-part-i/ Postpartum Depression (PPD) is the most common forms of depression that needs to be treated promptly for the healthy well-being of both the mother and the baby. If untreated, PPD could have dire effects on the child’s development. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are widely been used as the preliminary line of treatment for [...]
National Depression Screening Day
Posted in books on Postpartum Depression, depression, depression and mental health services, how to help someone with depression, How to help someone with postpartum depression, Postpartum depression screening, Postpartum depression, anxiety, depression, baby blues on October 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Upcoming Screening Day:October 08, 2009 http://www.mentalhealthscreening.org/events/ndsd/register.aspx –> Find a National Depression Screening Day (NDSD) event in your area or take an anonymous screening online. Register NOWfor National Depression Screening Day® : online, or download a PDF form. Check-out the NEW Online Screening Assessments for: Community, College, and Military. Find a local event offering free, anonymous [...]
Postpartum Information for Husbands and Families
Posted in books on Postpartum Depression, depression, help centers and resources for postpartum depression, how to help someone with depression, How to help someone with postpartum depression, Postpartum Depression, Postpartum depression screening, Postpartum depression, anxiety, depression, baby blues on October 1, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Great Information taken from www.pregnancy.org for husbands and family members. by Karen Kleiman Understanding Postpartum Depression Postpartum depression (PPD) affect 20% of all postpartum women. PPD is a medical condition that can be treated successfully. PPD is a clinical depression that can occur any time immediately after birth up to a year postpartum. If your [...]
