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Post Natal Depression: the causes and symptoms
By ThinkBaby on 16/08/2005 12:08:53
Feeling down with the baby blues or Post Natal Depression, how do you know?
short-lived. However as many as 1 in 7 women suffer from actual depression. Although several of the symptoms of Post Natal Depression (PND) are similar to the baby blues, whereas the baby blues usually last only a few days PND can last much longer
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New mum - signs of Post Natal Depression
By Maria Muennich on 29/08/2007 01:12:08
Conservative estimates say that one in seven women is affected by Post Natal Depression to some degree - here's what to watch our for
and support from family and friends. For some mums though, a low ebb can develop into full-fledged Post Natal Depression, or PND, an illness which needs to be treated as soon as possible. As recognising Post Natal Depression (PND) is the first step towards
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Clues to post-natal depression offer hope of cure
By Kimberley Smith on 21/06/2010 13:48:58
A drop in hormone levels shortly after giving birth linked to onset of PND and baby blues
. It was found to decrease mood enhancing natural chemicals such as serotonin and dopamine in their brains which help regulate mood.This new research links the role of hormones to the increase in this enzyme, which adds another clue to our understanding of post-natal
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Post-natal depression health pill on its way?
By Kimberley Smith on 05/05/2010 15:58:18
A dietary supplement may be the key to preventing the “baby blues”, finds study
A Canadian study is confident that there may be a dietary way of preventing post-natal “baby blues” and depression.A protein has been found in the brains of new mums that “eats” chemicals that control our moods, such as serotonin and dopamine
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Dealing with PND
By ThinkBaby on 17/08/2005 07:12:15
The first step towards recovery is recognising the illness and seeking help
Post Natal Depression is a relatively common illness affecting between 1 in 10 and 1 in 7 of mothers. Even if wholly untreated PND will usually clear up in time, but the first step towards a faster recovery and limiting its impact is to recognise
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Pregnancy and anti-depressants
By Monica Stylli on 22/08/2007 01:38:53
A new study by the RCOG investigates the use of anti-depressants in pregnancy
of post-natal depression beginning during pregnancy.The research highlights the difficulty faced by doctors, who are reluctant to prescribe anti-depressants to pregnant women due to increased concerns about the welfare of their unborn babies. Heart
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PND linked to how negative emotions are processed
By Kimberley Smith on 20/09/2010 13:03:40
Your brain functions not your hormones may hold the key to understanding postnatal depression
Women suffering from postnatal depression (PND) process negative emotions differently to new mums who don’t have the condition. A small study has linked the way your brain works to PND rather than surges in hormones after having a baby.The study
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New guidelines for mothers' mental well-being
By Sarah Lawson on 02/03/2007 01:41:23
The National Institute for Health Clinical Excellence has issued new guidelines to help ensure more pregnant women and new mothers have better care for mental illness issues.
.These guidelines break new ground in their recommendations on identifying, treating and managing all mental health disorders during this period of a woman's life. The disorders include anxiety-related problems, depression, eating disorders, bipolar disorder
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Doctor highlights importance of seeking treatment for PND
By Kimberley Smith on 24/01/2011 12:58:32
Lack of postnatal depression diagnosis in Asia found to harm new mums' mental health
A doctor in Malaysia has emphasised the importance of seeking medical treatment for postnatal depression after finding many women suffering the condition in Asia deteriorate due to lack of help.Professor Hussain Habil found that cases of untreated
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Health visitors help reduce chances of suffering PND
By Matt Fricker on 18/08/2010 11:24:19
New mums who have an assigned health visitor are less likely to suffer from postnatal depression, a new report has found
substantial reduction in the number of NHS health visitor in many areas."Mothers were fortunate if they receive just one home visit from a health visitor," said Professor TerryIf you’re worried about PND, take a look at our post-natal depression info
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