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Topic: Postpartum

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	CBC News: Disclosure - Postpartum Depression (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The baby blues, postpartum depression and psychosis are a spectrum: the baby blues being at the lower end of the spectrum, characterized by crying spells and feelings of hopelessness.
		Risk factors for postpartum psychosis are: prior episode of psychotic illness and a prior episode of post partum psychosis.
		These could include: an unwanted pregnancy, unstable marital relationships, difficult, unresolved relationships from the family of origin … specifically with the mother, because this is the time that a woman is going to be a mother for the first time and so she re-examines her relationship with her own mother.
	www.cbc.ca /disclosure/archives/0111_postpartum/interview.html (1682 words)

	High-Risk Pregnancy - Postpartum Thyroiditis
		One particular postpartum complication is postpartum (after delivery) thyroiditis, a condition characterized by an inflamed thyroid gland.
		Postpartum thyroiditis is not a typical infection, however, the gland does become inflamed due to a response to an injury of the gland, of which the cause is unknown.
		Postpartum thyroiditis is a postpartum condition that results in temporary hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) or hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid).
	www.musckids.com /health_library/hrpregnant/thyrpost.htm (468 words)

	Postpartum Hemorrhage
		Postpartum hemorrhage is excessive bleeding following the birth of a baby.
		About 4 percent of women have postpartum hemorrhage and it is more likely with a cesarean birth.
		The aim of treatment of postpartum hemorrhage is to find and stop the cause of the bleeding as quickly as possible.
	www.healthsystem.virginia.edu /uvahealth/peds_hrpregnant/postpart.cfm (782 words)

	The Postpartum Resource Center of New York, Inc.
		Postpartum depression (PPD) is a general term used to describe a wide range of emotional disorders a woman can experience after the birth of her child.
		Symptoms of postpartum depression are similar but more persistent (lasting throughout the day and longer than two weeks) than those of the baby blues.
		Postpartum psychosis is a severe but extremely rare (1 or 2 women in 1,000) disorder that can develop in the postpartum period.
	www.postpartumny.org /whatisPPD.htm (686 words)

	Postpartum depression - WrongDiagnosis.com
		Postpartum depression is listed as a "rare disease" by the Office of Rare Diseases (ORD) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
		Postpartum depression (also postnatal depression) is a form of major depression which can affect women and less frequently men after childbirth.
		With a diagnosis of Postpartum depression, it is also important to consider whether there is an underlying condition causing Postpartum depression.
	www.wrongdiagnosis.com /p/postpartum_depression/intro.htm (901 words)

	Depression: Postpartum depression symptoms and treatment on MedicineNet.com
		Postpartum depression is a complex mix of physical, emotional, and behavioral changes that occur after giving birth that are attributed to the chemical, social, and psychological changes associated with having a baby.
		Postpartum psychosis requires immediate medical attention since there is an increased risk of suicide and risk of harm to the baby.
		Postpartum depression is treated differently depending on the type and severity of the woman's symptoms.
	www.medicinenet.com /script/main/art.asp?articlekey=55166 (679 words)

	PocketGuide: Postpartum Contraception - Counseling Outline
		After 4–6 weeks postpartum, the provider does not have to be trained in postpartum IUD insertion (technique same as for interval client).
		Postpartum minilaparotomy is easiest to perform within first 48 hours of delivery because the position of the uterus makes the fallopian tubes easier to find and see.
		In cultures in which postpartum abstinence is traditional, vasectomy performed at this time leads to less disruption of intercourse for the couple.
	www.reproline.jhu.edu /english/6read/6multi/pg/ppc2.htm (900 words)

	Postpartum Depression (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Even though the causes of postpartum depression have yet to be pinpointed, research appears to link this disorder to the brain's neurotransmitters, which are directly responsible for how we feel and are influenced by hormonal and situational factors.
		Postpartum illness can be divided into three categories, although the symptoms may overlap from one category to another.
		The "baby blues" is different than postpartum depression in that the blues usually subside in a few weeks and do not lead to a crisis situation in which the woman's ability to function is greatly impaired or lost.
	www.ahm.com /AHC/Atoz/dc/caz/ment/depr/postpart.asp (1809 words)

	eMedicine - Postpartum Depression : Article by Ruta M Nonacs, MD, PhD
		Postpartum psychiatric illness was initially conceptualized as a group of disorders specifically linked to pregnancy and childbirth and thus was considered diagnostically distinct from other types of psychiatric illness.
		Untreated postpartum affective illness places both the mother and infant at risk and is associated with significant long-term effects on child development and behavior; therefore, prompt recognition and treatment of postpartum depression are essential for both maternal and infant well-being.
		Postpartum depression manifests along a continuum; some patients may experience relatively mild or moderate symptoms, or they may present with a more severe form of depression, characterized by prominent neurovegetative symptoms and marked impairment of functioning.
	www.emedicine.com /med/topic3408.htm (2923 words)

	Postpartum Depression (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Postpartum depression can occur after the birth of any child, not just the first (6).
		Postpartum depression is a complex mixture of biological, emotional, and behavioral changes.
		In addition, their free time is suddenly restricted, they are confined indoors for long periods of time, and they have less time to spend with their baby's father (28).
	www.4woman.gov /owh/pub/factsheets/postpartum.htm (1334 words)

	Postpartum Depression
		The postpartum period is a time of extreme vulnerability to depression.
		Up to eighty percent of women experience a phenomenon called the "postpartum blues." This is a brief period during which women are tearful or extremely sensitive and may be more moody.
		Women who are most vulnerable to postpartum depression usually have a personal or family history of depression.
	www.med.umich.edu /depression/postpartum.htm (1088 words)

	Depression After Delivery, Inc. - PostPartumDepression (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Postpartum complications can occur within days of the delivery or appear gradually, sometimes up to a year or so later.
		Although postpartum depression does not take the same form for every woman, all of the symptoms can be equally distressing and often leave the woman feeling ashamed, guilty and isolated.
		Postpartum anxiety and/or panic disorder is characterized by:
	www.charityadvantage.com /depressionafterdelivery/postpartumdepression.asp (237 words)

	Postpartum Depression
		The tendency to develop postpartum blues is unrelated to a previous mental illness and is not caused by stress.
		Postpartum depression interferes with a woman's ability to care for her baby.
		When a woman with severe postpartum depression becomes suicidal, she may consider killing her infant and young children, not from anger, but from a desire not to abandon them.
	www.emedicinehealth.com /postpartum_depression/article_em.htm (634 words)

	Postpartum depression - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		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.
		That means that, for example, high levels of prenatal depression are associated with high levels of postpartum depression, and low levels of prenatal depression are associated with low levels of postpartum depression.
		Whilst postpartum/puerperal psychosis is a serious psychiatric illness, the risks of a mother suffering this illness harming her baby are low: infanticide rates are estimated at 4%, and suicide rates in postpartum/puerperal psychosis are estimated at 5%.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Postpartum_depression (1982 words)

	Postnatal - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The major focus of postpartum care is ensuring that the woman is healthy and capable of taking care of her newborn, equipped with all the information she needs about breastfeeding, reproductive health, contraception, and the imminent life adjustment.
		Postpartum depression is very common, with approximately 85% of women suffering from it, potentially as early as 24 hours postpartum.
		Postpartum depression can be the response to the hormonal changes and life adjustment the woman goes through immediately after childbirth.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Postnatal (408 words)

	MCH Library Knowledge Path: Postpartum Depression
		It offers a selection of current, high-quality resources about the prevalence and incidence of postpartum depression; identification and treatment; impact on the health and well-being of a new mother and her infant; and implications for service delivery.
		PSI is an international network of women, their families, and professionals that focuses on postpartum mental health and social support.
		A section is devoted to postpartum mood disorders and their effects on individual and family functioning.
	www.mchlibrary.info /KnowledgePaths/kp_postpartum.html (2165 words)

	Prevention and Treatment of Postpartum Diseases
		The purpose of this paper is to discuss general epidemiological and economic principles regarding postpartum diseases in dairy cows.
		Measuring the occurrence of postpartum disorders is an important component of an investigation and resolution of a herd problem.
		An economic goal of the producer is to maximize the profits realized from the dairy enterprise and since postpartum disorders have a negative effect on the productive integrity of the cow it is in the economic interest of the producer to control their occurrence.
	cahpwww.vet.upenn.edu /pc96/prvntrtppd.html (5307 words)

	Postpartum Depression
		Postpartum depression (PPD) is a condition that describes a range of physical and emotional changes that many mothers can have after having a baby.
		Postpartum depression (PPD) affects women of all ages, economic status, and racial/ethnic backgrounds.
		Research has shown that women who have had problems with depression are more at risk for PPD than women who have not had a history of depression.
	www.athealth.com /Consumer/disorders/postpartumdepression.html (1375 words)

	Postpartum Health Alliance
		The Term "Postpartum Depression" is often casually and misleadingly used to describe a wide range of emotional and physical reactions that can occur after childbirth.
		Although researchers do not yet understand all of the mechanisms involved, current research indicates that postpartum disorders should more properly be called biochemical and hormonal disorders or "neurotransmitter disorders." The brain's neurotransmitters are directly responsible for the way one feels.
		Psychotropic medications are often helpful in treating women with postpartum disorders and women often recover more quickly with their use.
	www.postpartumhealthalliance.org /faq.htm (383 words)

	ThirdAge: Postpartum Depression
		Postpartum depression is a type of depression that affects some women shortly after childbirth.
		Postpartum depression is different than "baby blues," which is a mild form of depression that occurs within a few days after childbirth, and lasts up to a week.
		Since postpartum depression is aggravated by stress, life stressors should be kept to a minimum after delivery.
	www.thirdage.com /healthgate/files/11614.html (444 words)

	Postpartum Depression (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The duration of a Postpartum depression will depend upon how quickly the condition was recognized and treatment given, but full recovery can be expected.
		Postpartum Depression With Anxiety/Panic Disorder can be very disturbing.
		Postpartum psychosis is very rare occurring in approximately one in one thousand new mothers.
	www.wellmother.com /postpartum.htm (239 words)

	POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION
		Postpartum Depression occurs in 10 to 15 percent of deliveries.
		It is unclear exactly what causes postpartum depression, but research has shown that genetic risk, situational stresses, changes in a variety of hormones, and changes in certain chemicals in the brain may all play a roll in triggering this disorder.
		It is this extreme form of postpartum depression that has made the medical community and the general public more aware of postpartum mood disorders.
	www.askdrsears.com /html/1/t012600.asp (860 words)

	Postpartum depression help, information on postpartum depression, postpartum psychosis
		Postpartum depression is a collection of symptoms that may occur anytime during the first year following the birth of a baby.
		Postpartum depression symptoms range from mild sadness or crying spells to a complete inability to care for oneself or the baby.
		Shoshana offers postpartum depression help and education with emotional support to women experiencing postpartum depression and other prenatal and postpartum mood and anxiety disorders.
	www.postpartumdepressionhelp.com (212 words)

	Postpartum Depression (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Depression after pregnancy is called postpartum depression or peripartum depression.
		The difference between postpartum depression and the baby blues is that postpartum depression often affects a woman’s well-being and keeps her from functioning well for a longer period of time.
		Postpartum depression needs to be treated by a doctor.
	www.4woman.gov /faq/postpartum.htm (1744 words)

	Postpartum Doulas (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Most postpartum Doulas are mothers themselves who have their own children and enjoy motherhood.
		And, while some doulas are also nurses, a postpartum doula focuses her care on supporting the parents so that they can best care for their newborn.
		Some postpartum doulas are available to stay with the family overnight, for a few days to a few weeks.
	www.childbirthsolutions.com /articles/postpartum/postdoula/index.php (472 words)

	Postpartum Depression
		Postpartum Psychosis: Postpartum psychosis is much more rare, but it's an emergency and requires immediate medical attention.
		Mothers with postpartum depression sometimes have trouble getting the support, information, and compassionate ear they need -- in part because it probably won't occur to most of them that postpartum depression is what they have.
		Postpartum depression isn't "just in your head," it isn't something you need to just "get over," and it is treatable.
	www.saferchild.org /postpart.htm (923 words)

	Postpartum Depression
		Postpartum depression refers to a mental state of depressed mood occurring within days to weeks after the birth of a child and characterized by feelings of sadness, despair, hopelessness, and discouragement.
		Here's a good article about the signs of postpartum depression, and how the patient and her family can deal with the condition.
		Postpartum depression is not always treated with medications, but if your case is, you should read this article to find out what you should expect.
	www.webmd.com /content/article/9/1680_51782 (396 words)

	DONA International – Postpartum Doula FAQs
		Postpartum doulas do whatever a mother needs to best enjoy and care for her new baby.
		Postpartum doulas also make sure the mother is fed, well hydrated and comfortable.
		The role of a postpartum doula is to help a woman through her postpartum period and to nurture the family.
	www.dona.org /mothers/faqs_postpartum.php (748 words)

	Postpartum depression
		Postpartum depression may appear to be the baby blues at first — but the signs and symptoms are more intense and longer lasting, eventually interfering with your ability to function.
		With postpartum psychosis — a rare condition that develops within the first six weeks after delivery — the signs and symptoms are even more severe.
		Postpartum depression is often treated with counseling and medication.
	www.cnn.com /HEALTH/library/DS/00546.html (1226 words)

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