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Postpartum depression (also postnatal depression) is a form of major depression which can affect women and less frequently men after childbirth. It is widely considered to be treatable.
Baby Blues
'Baby' or maternity blues are a mild and transitory form of 'moodiness' suffered by up to 80% of postpartum women. Symptoms typically last from a few hours to several days, and include tearfulness, irritability, hypochondriasis, sleeplessness, impairment of concentration, and headache. The maternity blues are not considered a postpartum depressive disorder.
Diagnosis
The diagnostic criteria for postpartum depression (PPD) are the same as for major depression, except that to distinguish PPD from the mild, transitory baby (maternity) blues, the symptoms must be present one month postpartum. Depression can also occur during pregnancy (ante-natal depression). More on [ Postpartum depression ]
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Postpartum Mood Disorders Program - A comprehensive center devoted to the study and treatment of emotional difficulties associated with pregnancy and the postpartum.
American RadioWorks - Suffering For Two - Addresses the issues of treating or not treating women with antidepressants during and after pregnancy. Transcript available. [7:32 Realaudio broadcast]
Meta Description: [ American RadioWorks is the national documentary unit of American Public Media. ARW is public radio's largest documentary production unit; it creates documentaries, series projects, and investigative reports for the public radio system and the Internet. ARW is based at St. Paul, Minnesota, with st... ]
Baby Blues Connection - Volunteer association providing information, resources and phone support to postpartum mothers.
Meta Description: [ Information on postpartum disorders (e.g. postpartum depression, anxiety). Free support groups and resources. ]
BeyondBlue : National Postnatal Depression Program - This program aims to research and prevent postnatal depression within Australia.
Center for Postpartum Health - Addresses the pregnancy and birth needs of women and their families, before and after delivery, particularly as it pertains to the development of depression and other mood disorders.
Meta Description: [ The Center for Postpartum Health addresses the pregnancy and birth needs of women and their families, before and after delivery, particularly as it pertains to the development of depression and other mood disorders. ]
DrDonnica.com - An article about postpartum depression including risk factors, diagnosis and treatment.
Meta Description: [ Is it any wonder that after 9 months of pregnancy, several hours (or days!) of labor and childbirth, sleep deprivation, nursing, and numerous life changes that maternity or ]
Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale - Developed to assist primary care health professionals to detect mothers suffering from postnatal depression.
eMedicine Health: Postpartum Depression - Extensive information about postpartum depression; including causes, symptoms and treatment. Also gives practical, self-help techniques.
Meta Description: [ You’ve just had a baby, one of the most important and happiest events in your life. ]
Emory University Women's Mental Health Program - Focussing on the evaluation and treatment of emotional disorders during pregnancy and the postpartum period. Includes archive of articles covering a range of studies carried out into pregnancy related mood disorders.
Meta Description: [ Emory University Women's Mental Health Program aids in the treatment of emotional disorders during pregnancy and postpartum emotional distubances ]
Marce Society - An international society for the understanding, prevention and treatment of mental illness related to childbearing. Website of the Australasian Branch.
Meta Description: [ An international society for the understanding,
prevention and treatment of mental illness related to childbearing. ]
Meet A Mum Association (MAMA) - UK registered charity setup in 1979 to help and support mothers who feel depressed and isolated after their babies are born. UK network of local support groups.
Melanie's Battle - A site attempting to raise awareness about postpartum psychosis and depression.
Meta Description: [ Guestbook for MelaniesBattle.org, a website devoted to raising awareness about Post-Partum Psychosis ]
PND Productions - A Postnatal Depression (PND) video and CD ROM for health care professionals and parents dealing with the postnatal depression and its effects. Produced by PND counsellor, Liz Wise.
Meta Description: [ PND Productions have produced a support video for Health professionals, mothers and their families,which gives an insight into what PND is and its effects.
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Post Natal Depression - Information, stories and support forum.
Meta Description: [ www.pni.org.uk is run by sufferers and past suffers of PNI ( survivors) for sufferers and past sufferers of PNI. We aim to support women with or who have suffered Post Natal Illness or Post Natal Depression. ]
Postnatal Depression Yahoo Group - Forum for women suffering from post pregnancy mood disorders.
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Postpartum Assistance for Mothers - Dr. Shoshana Bennett offers education and emotional support for women experiencing postpartum depression and other prenatal and postpartum mood disorders.
Postpartum Dads - Information compiled by dads who have successfully assisted their wives to fully recover. Contains firsthand resources for new fathers and information for professionals.
Postpartum Depression - Information regarding assessment of risk, causes and treatment options.
Meta Description: [ Postpartum depression is more than just feeling blue after the birth of a new baby. In some cases, the more dangerous postpartum psychosis may develop. ]
PostPartum Depression Community - Message board and chat for women who are experiencing mood disorders after giving birth or adopting a baby, as well as their families and friends.
Meta Description: [ Are you a new mom who's feeling overwhelmed, sad, angry? Do you wonder if something is wrong with you? Worried it might be PPD, PPP, or baby blues? Come visit us to learn more and get support from others who know what you're going through.
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Postpartum Depression, Anxiety and Psychosis - One woman's account of her decent into and back out of postpartum depression and anxiety.
Meta Description: [ One woman's journey into the realm of postpartum depression ]
Postpartum Experience - An informational site by a mother who has suffered from PPD and is currently collecting personal experience stories in order to compile a book about a range of postpartum mood disorders.
Postpartum Feelings - Identifying and dealing with postpartum blues, serious depression and psychosis.
Meta Description: [ Many women experience varying degrees of depression after the birth of a child. ]
Postpartum Stress Center - Information on postpartum depression, including diagnosis and self help and message boards.
Meta Description: [ A Support and Counseling Service for Postpartum Stress Syndrome, PPD, Postpartum Depression, Prenatal Depression and Pregnancy Loss ]
Postpartum Support International - A self-help support network, research guide and international bibliography on postpartum depression. Includes a self-assessment test.
Postpartum Support International - Information on the treatment of postpartum illness and listings of US support groups with links to International support resources.
PPD Support Page - Offering peer support and resources to people dealing with postpartum mood disorders.
Meta Description: [ Offering peer support, resources and more to people dealing with postpartum mood disorders. ]
Pregnancy and Depression - A compilation of online information about depression during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Focus is primarily on antidepressants and most links are to research-based information.
Meta Description: [ A compilation of online resources about depression during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Focus is primarily on antidepressant treatment. Most links are to high-quality, researched based information. ]
Royal College of Psychiatrists: Post Natal Depression - Patient information focussing on the diagnosis and quick treatment of PND, including a list of tips for helping relieve the effects of PND.
Meta Description: [ Readable, up-to-date, research-based information from the Royal College of Psychiatrists. ]
Surrey Post Natal Depression - Support and information site developed by East Surrey Primary Care Trust in conjunction with local mothers who have experienced postnatal depression.
The Association for Post Natal Illness - Information and advice from the UK charity. Includes available leaflets and newsletter.
The Functions of Postpartum Depression - A research article proposing an evolutionary function for postpartum depression.
The Massachusetts General Hospital Perinatal Psychiatry Program - A women's mental health center dedicated to the evaluation and treatment of psychiatric disorder associated with female reproductive function.
The Ruth Rhoden Craven Foundation, Inc - Providing information and support to women suffering from postpartum depression. Includes medical resources and treatment information.
Understanding Postnatal Depression - Information and tips for mothers and families affected by PND, compiled by a mother who has experienced the illness herself. Provides two forums for sharing experiences and support.
Understanding Postnatal Depression - UK mental health charity information booklet with extensive information about postnatal depression, including signs, causes, self-help and support.
Veritee's Post Natal Illness Forum - An open forum which does not require registration. Includes a subforum for men.
Web MD: Postpartum Depression - For the one in 10 new dads whose partners suffer from postpartum depression, it can be a frightening and lonely experience. Looking at PPD from the Father's perspective.
Meta Description: [ For the one in 10 new dads whose partners suffer from postpartum depression, it can be a frightening and lonely experience. ]
WebMD: Behind the Smile - Marie Osmond visited WebMD Live to discuss her struggle with postpartum depression (PPD). PPD can seem overwhelming, but with proper help, it can be treated.
Meta Description: [ Marie Osmond visited WebMD Live to discuss her struggle with postpartum depression (PPD). PPD can seem overwhelming, but with proper help, it can be treated. ]
WellMother.com - Information resource for postpartum depression, depression in pregnancy, infertility, PMS, menopause, pregnancy loss and other reproductive mental health issues.
Meta Description: [ Dr. Shaila Misri - Online resource for Postpartum Depression, Depression in Pregnancy, Infertility, PMS, Menopause, Pregnancy Loss and other reproductive mental health issues. ]
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It's a Brain Thing: Depressive subtypes: Part 1 Dr. Henley's continuing brain seminar covers depressive subtypes including psychotic depression and seasonal affective disorder (SAD)in part 1 and postpartum depression and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) in part 2. |
