Post Partum Depression

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Post Partum Depression can be a horrendous ordeal for a large percentage of women and even men (yes, new studies say that men can get it too). Despite how common it is, people often try to hide it or pretend that it does not happen, causing even more stress for those families going through it. I am just trying to present a bit of information about this common problem and get people talking in the hopes of helping someone out. I know that it was a real eye opener after my daughter was born and we started talking to friends about things, and I hope that once people talk about it, they can understand and handle it easier.

Postpartum Depression Wikipedia 

Postpartum depression (PPD), also called postnatal depression, is a form of clinical depression which can affect women, and less frequently men, after childbirth. Studies report prevalence rates among women from 5% to 25%, but methodological differences among the studies make the actual prevalence rate unclear.Agency for Health Care Research and Quality: Perinatal Depression: Prevalence, Screening Accuracy, and Screening Outcomes [http://www.ahrq.gov/clinic/epcsums/peridepsum.htm]

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Other Useful Postpartum Links 

This is a really good blog about postpartum issues. It is well worth following if you are at all interested in or affected by postpartum. You can even subscribe to get it in your email.
Postpartum Progress
For moms and moms-to-be with postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety/OCD, postpartum PTSD, antepartum depression & postpartum psychosis.
Postpartum Support International
A safe place for women and men to ask questions and get support for postpartum depression and related issues

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samanthahement wrote...

Depression is a common psychiatric disorder in the modern world and a growing cause of concern for health agencies. You can be used to assess the presence and severity of mild degrees of mood disorder. Take the test here : Depression Rating Scale.

ReplyPosted November 26, 2008

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hiyukaus wrote...

Hi, your information is really useful.

ReplyPosted April 23, 2008

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MarcNorris wrote...

With our second child my wife has post partum really bad. Now, with our third child, she has it again - it makes life with the new baby a lot more stressful.

ReplyPosted March 27, 2008

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NewRiver wrote...

Very important information. Thanks for joining Links Plexo Group!

ReplyPosted February 26, 2008

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ReplyPosted February 19, 2008

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