UNDERSTANDING DEPRESSION AFTER PREGNANCY

Understanding Postpartum Depression | Northwestern Medicine

What is depression? Depression is a mood disorder that affects the way you think and feel. The most common symptom is a feeling of deep sadness. You may also ...

Postnatal depression - Home » Whānau Āwhina Plunket

Depression can happen any time during pregnancy or up to a year after your baby is born. Here's what to look out for, and what you can do to help yourself or ...

Sleep Deprivation and Postpartum Depression - Sleep Foundation

experience symptoms of postpartum depression after giving birth. People with postpartum depression often have trouble bonding with their babies.

Depression explained - Better Health Channel

If you feel depressed, see your doctor. Don't delay. Seeking support early can help stop symptoms becoming worse. On this page.

Perinatal or Postpartum Mood and Anxiety Disorders

A PMAD occurs when baby blues symptoms last beyond a two- to three-week period and become worse or begin to interfere with everyday living.

Postpartum Depression and the Baby Blues: Causes, Symptoms

Postpartum depression is common in new mothers. Learn what causes postnatal depression, how the signs and symptoms differ from the baby ...

Understanding Postpartum Depression - Schopick Psychiatry

Postpartum depression is more than just the “baby blues”–those mood swings and crying spells caused by hormonal changes.

Postnatal depression in dads and co-parents: 10 things you ... - NCT

1. Dads and partners can experience depression in the first year after birth. The number of men who become depressed in the first year after becoming a dad is ...

Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMAD) - MN Dept. of Health

PMAD is a commonly used term to refer to a mental health disorder experienced during pregnancy, after having a new baby, adopting, or experiencing pregnancy/ ...

Depression During Pregnancy - ACOG

The signs of depression can seem like the normal ups and downs of pregnancy. Learn the signs and when to talk with your ob-gyn.

Understanding Postpartum Depression

While other depressive disorders can occur at any time, PPD is specifically related to childbirth. The unique hormonal changes, physical demands ...

Postpartum Emotions | Postpartum Depression - Allina Health

Postpartum involves more than becoming comfortable with the role of mother. It is a time of great emotional and physical changes, and changes in all of your ...

Postnatal Depression - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics

Postpartum depression continues to be under-recognized and prepartum depression is even less well-understood. Many depressed mothers remain untreated, and many ...

Postpartum Depression - University of Louisville

Postpartum Depression. What is postpartum depression? Mother holding a newborn baby The postpartum period is a time of extreme vulnerability to depression ...

Baby blues | Pregnancy Birth and Baby

The term 'baby blues' refers to a time of mood swings and other feelings that are very common in the first week after your baby is born. Your changing hormone ...

Navigating parenthood | Depression and Anxiety | Welcome to a ...

The journey to becoming a parent is filled with a rollercoaster of emotions. This can range from immense joy and excitement to moments of exhaustion, stress and ...

Postpartum | Penn Center for Women's Behavioral Wellness

Postpartum depression is more serious than the "baby blues" and occurs in at least 1 out 10 women after delivery.

Depression During Pregnancy | Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas

Depression is an illness that involves the mood, body and thoughts. This sickness strikes about one in five women during the time they are pregnant.

Why Postpartum Depression Goes Beyond Baby Blues - Psych Central

Postpartum depression is a mental health condition that presents with symptoms of depression right after giving birth and may last a long time if it goes ...

Postnatal depression | Mental Health Foundation

The 'baby blues' is a brief period of feeling low, emotional and tearful after giving birth. It doesn't last for more than two weeks after giving birth.