This Isn't What I Expected: Overcoming Postpartum Depression
etc, etc...On Amazon.com
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Monday, February 28, 2011
Postpartum Depresion - books
This Isn't What I Expected: Overcoming Postpartum Depression
etc, etc...On Amazon.com
postpartumdepression
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
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
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.
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.
Postpartum Depression
Postpartum Depression and Anxiety is much much more frequent than Psychosis. 1 in 10 women have Postpartum Depression!
Over 2/3 of new mothers develop "the baby blues"
It is caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain. Hormone levels drop drastically after birth. It is also proven that if these hormones are off it will cause depression, moodiness, etc.Hormones go crazy during pregnancy and remain pretty crazy for a while after-wards until they can reach homeostasis.It can also be caused by plain old stress and fatigue.Not to mention the anxiety of how to care for such a small , fragile baby. Having a baby is not a guarantee that you will have PPD (Postpartum Depression).
Dad's can get Postpartum Depression too.This could be because they
feel left out after the birth of the child , and need to adjust to
life with a newborn.
Postpartum depression begins with anxiety and can end in tragedy, with
a whole spectrum of blue in between.
Postpartum Psychosis is very very rare but the chance of getting it increases if you have bipolar disorder but really any type of mental illness but especially BPD.
Postpartum Psychosis is not equal to Postpartum Depression.
One of the most important things for a new mother is :
Get as much sleep as possible.
Symptoms of Postpartum Psychosis:
-Paranoia
-Hallucinations (hearing voices urging the new mother to kil herself or her child)
-Severe isomnia
-Loss of appetite
-Anxiety and
-Depression
Music in video:
Sia - Breathe Me
Over 2/3 of new mothers develop "the baby blues"
It is caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain. Hormone levels drop drastically after birth. It is also proven that if these hormones are off it will cause depression, moodiness, etc.Hormones go crazy during pregnancy and remain pretty crazy for a while after-wards until they can reach homeostasis.It can also be caused by plain old stress and fatigue.Not to mention the anxiety of how to care for such a small , fragile baby. Having a baby is not a guarantee that you will have PPD (Postpartum Depression).
Dad's can get Postpartum Depression too.This could be because they
feel left out after the birth of the child , and need to adjust to
life with a newborn.
Postpartum depression begins with anxiety and can end in tragedy, with
a whole spectrum of blue in between.
Postpartum Psychosis is very very rare but the chance of getting it increases if you have bipolar disorder but really any type of mental illness but especially BPD.
Postpartum Psychosis is not equal to Postpartum Depression.
One of the most important things for a new mother is :
Get as much sleep as possible.
Symptoms of Postpartum Psychosis:
-Paranoia
-Hallucinations (hearing voices urging the new mother to kil herself or her child)
-Severe isomnia
-Loss of appetite
-Anxiety and
-Depression
Music in video:
Sia - Breathe Me
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