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- Affects 1 in 10 womenAPA: Postpartum Depression
- Onset: Within first 3 months after childbirth
- A serious medical condition
- Can harm mother and child
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Postpartum depression is a type of depression following childbirth. Postpartum depression is most often seen in women, but can also affect men.
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Symptoms
The symptoms of postpartum depression are similar to the symptoms for other types of depression, including sleep issues, weight changes, feelings of sadness and hopelessness, irritability, feelings of guilt, confusion, difficulty making decisions, and sometimes thoughts of suicide.March of Dimes: Postpartum DepressionCauses
Researchers believe that postpartum depression is caused by the large changes in hormone levels after a woman gives birth to a child. It may also be caused by the stress of caring for a new child, and possibly by the physical demands, such as lack of sleep, due to a crying infant.MedlinePlus: Postpartum Depression According to HealthDay, an animal study on mice may have pinpointed the cause of postpartum depression as the improper regulation of GABA receptors.HealthDay: Possible Cause of Postpartum Depression Pinpointed (July 30, 2008)Treatment
Much like other types of depression, medication and talk therapy are the two most common treatments for postpartum depression. Certain antidepressants do not enter into the breast milk once taken, and these may be safely used while breastfeeding.MayoClinic.com: Postpartum Depression: Treatments and Drugs-
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Postpartum Depression Questions
Is there such thing as male Postpartum Depression? 1 AnswerYes, there was study published on the cbs news website about this. It says: "After years studying postpartum depression in new moms, a recent study suggests t... read more
What can family members do for a person with postpartum depression, who is refusing help? 1 AnswerIf someone doesn't want help, then there's not much you can do. You might consider listening to them and empathizing. Every so often, I would throw in... "Boy,... read more
Is the Japanese economy in a depression? 3 AnswersI spent 2 years in Japan about 30 years ago and met a businessman who gave me an interesting insight into the US/Japan business relationship that existed at tha... read more
What do you do when your depressed? 9 AnswersI have several things that I do..... A few minutes of sunshine (about 10 to 15) Light Exercise (like walking or playing with my cat) Of course, chocolate helps ... read more
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Postpartum Depression Holistic and Alternative Treatment
- MayoClinic.com: Postpartum Depression: Self-Care
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RT @bklynhfc: Change comes fingers burn like a phoenix on fire. A keepsake, a medal, my scar of #postpartum #depression. then all is calm.
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Change comes & fingers burn like a phoenix on fire. A keepsake, a medal, my scar of #postpartum #depression. And then all is calm. @bklynhfc
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pretty sure i have postpartum depression *sighs* i dunno what to do i don't want to be on anti-depressants
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Mother to Mother, Postpartum Depression Telephone Support http://tinyurl.com/ykh8omg
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