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Omega-3 in pregnancy could prevent postnatal depression
By Lorna Bremner on 13/04/2011 12:57:59
A pregnancy diet rich in oily fish could reduce your risk of developing postnatal depression
Eating oily fish during pregnancy could help to prevent new mums developing post-natal depression (PND), according to new research. The omega-3 fatty acids, which are found in oily fish such as salmon and mackerel, have been linked to lower levels
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Omega-3 could reduce risk of premature birth and postnatal depression
By Kimberley Smith on 14/11/2011 14:38:11
Fish oils containing omega-3 found to reduce risk of early birth and lower the likelihood of postnatal depression, by new study
. They also connected the supplement to a 35% reduction in low birth weight babies and a 35% reduction in postnatal depression.The pregnant women involved were divided into two groups, half were given Efalex Mother & Baby omega-3 capsules, and those who were
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Selma Blair reveals postnatal hair loss
By Kimberley Smith on 09/12/2011 14:38:05
Down-to-earth new mum shows even Hollywood stars have post-pregnancy side effects
Selma Blair was sporting a soft hat to hide the postpartum hair loss she’s been experiencing, since giving birth to her baby son Arthur four months ago.The Cruel Intentions actress, 39, has been honest about how pregnancy has affected her, and wasn’t shy to publicise her hair los...
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Loose Women star opens up about her postnatal depression struggle
By Kimberley Smith on 12/12/2011 15:04:01
TV’s Andrea McLean has revealed how she hid her PND for three years after she had her baby girl
Former GMTV presenter Andrea McLean has revealed how she struggled with postnatal depression for three years before she got help.The Loose Women star admitted in an interview with the Mirror that many of her close friends and family didn’t realise
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NICE support better post-natal care
By Laura Lee Davies on 27/07/2006 11:24:26
New guidelines will recommend better personalise care for mothers and babies in the first eight weeks after birth.
The National Institute for Clinical Excellence has propsed better post-natal care for mothers which better suits individual needs and situations. Best practice guidelines have just been published which take into account the best care for parents
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10% of new dads suffer postnatal depression
By Kimberley Smith on 19/05/2010 16:31:02
While 1 in 10 men suffer PND they are ‘often missed’, finds survey
from alcohol, attend every scan and ‘feel the pain’ of the birth. This can be a stressful experience.”If you are suffering from postnatal depression, or are worried your partner may be, talk to your GP.
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New mothers ignoring signs of postnatal depression
By Emma Daly on 03/10/2011 17:50:02
Why are mothers keeping quiet about PND when it affects 10 to 15 percent ofnew mums?
A worrying trend is growing amongst new mothers as their feelings of depression, tiredness and poor bonding in the early months of birth are being left untreated. Thousands of mothers suffering from PND appear to be discouraged from seeking professional help due to the stigma att...
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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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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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Don’t suffer in silence with PND
By Matt Fricker on 01/09/2010 13:04:17
Postnatal depression affects 1 in 5 new mums, but only 43% will seek help, according to new research
Less than half of new mums who suffer from postnatal depression (PND) actually get help for it, a study of 1,172 UK mums has revealed.The study, by MyVoucherCodes.co.uk, revealed that 57% of mums admit to feeling depressed following labour and 21
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