Postpartum Depression

Postpartum Depresion - books

The Mother-to-Mother Postpartum Depression Support Book

This Isn't What I Expected: Overcoming Postpartum Depression

etc, etc...On Amazon.com
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Dr. Benzinger with health information on postpartum depression.

Dr. Benzinger from secondopinion.org with health information on postpartum depression.

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PPD is nothing to be ashamed of

Postpartum Depression typically affects women within the first 4 weeks after a delivery. Loss of appetite, crying, and general sadness are all signs to look for with postpartum depression.
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The baby blues are perfectly normal.The baby blues are perfectly normal, but if your symptoms don’t dissipate after a few weeks or they start getting worse, you may be suffering from postpartum depression.PPD can interfere with your ability to take care of yourself and your newborn child.In the beginning, postpartum depression can look like the normal baby blues. In fact, they share many symptoms, including mood swings, crying jags, sadness, insomnia, and irritability.

Signs and Symptoms of Postpartum Depression

* Lack of interest in your baby
* Negative feelings towards your baby
* Worrying about hurting your baby
* Lack of concern for yourself
* Loss of pleasure
* Lack of energy and motivation
* Feelings of worthlessness and guilt
* Changes in appetite or weight
* Sleeping more or less than usual
* Recurrent thoughts of death or suicide

Detect postpartum depression:
http://www.fresno.ucsf.edu/pediatrics/downloads/edinburghscale.pdf

EDINBURGH POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION SCALE

http://mamalove.org/PPDselftest.pdf

The postpartum period

The postpartum period is a time of crisis for all mothers.All mothers deserve a hand.

How can I help my friend, she suffers from postpartum depression?

Postpartum Depression is not the same as "regular" depression: You will have good days. You may feel happy and euphoric and in love with your baby AND experience other PPD symptoms, such as insomnia, chronic worry, inability to concentrate, etc.Every woman's experience is unique

Postpartum Wake Up Call

The reality of having a baby is that often it's NOT what we expected. A brief and beautiful show for mothers of babies. Created by Sarah Pond, founder of Mama2Mama.

music : "The Flower Duet" (Dome Epais) from the French Opera "Lakme," by Delibes.

Postpartum Mood Disorders are the results of a myriad of factors, unique to each woman. Factor can be circumstantial, psychological, physiological, hormonal, chemical, and are a delicate combination of all these.
Careful with so-called antidepressants - that change brain chemicals.