Most mothers experience the "baby blues" during the first few weeks after giving birth. Telltale symptoms such as anxiety, irritability and weepiness typically worsen by the fourth or fifth day after delivery and subside on their own within two weeks. An unfortunate few develop postpartum psychosis. This rare but life- threatening disorder requires immediate treatment. Postpartum depression lies somewhere between these two states. This disorder affects about 10 percent to 15 percent of mothers, whose "baby blues" turn into something more persistent. A mother with postpartum depression may feel sad, worthless, or guilty. She may be unable to concentrate or take interest in anything, even her baby.
Formal screening for postpartum depression by ob/gyn and family practice physicians and pediatricians is very important," [Roseanne Clark] says. "You can't tell just by looking. "Husbands and partners have their own sessions where they discuss their experience of their partner's depression, their own needs, those of their baby and partner and how they can offer empathy and support to her," says Clark. "We think it's important to treat the relationships as well as the depression." "Women often feel guilty if they are not joyful or playful towards their baby because they are depressed," says Clark. "Following the mothers' group therapy session, mothers meet with their babies in a motherinfant therapy group in which we use music, songs, infant massage and baby games to support the mother...
[...] the bill provides funding to organizations working with mothers suffering from postpartum depression and funds for further research, said U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush.
I learned the hard way that there is a need for more educational awareness, emotional and physical support, and medical resources to be at the fingertips of women," [Edrienne Carpenter] says. "In today's news, we've heard of too many cases that have ended in tragedy. "People are starting to understand the disease a little bit more - that's been helpful," she said. "But it hurts women who suffer from postpartum depression. They're afraid of coming forward. They don't want to be labeled as crazy." "All of a sudden, I couldn't drag myself out of bed in the morning," she said. "It became this black hole I fell into."
Medical professionals who assist women suffering from postpartum depression hope a new federal law will at least encourage more women to come forward and get help. Postpartum depression (PPD) is a maddening condition for local health care providers. It's often easy to treat, but just as often goes unreported.
The day Liana Preble hit bottom was the one on which she realized she had to protect her small son from an unexpected danger: Herself.
Actress Brooke Shields and former New Jersey first lady Mary Jo Codey joined U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez in Ridgewood on Monday to announce the passage of federal legislation to help women suffering from postpartum depression. Menendez, D-N.J., is advocating for $3 million to launch the program, which calls for more research to better understand what causes the disorder that affects up to 20 percent of all new mothers and up to 16,000 women in New Jersey each year.
Those who want to learn more about postpartum depression including its warning signs and treatment options -- have some places to turn for help. Among them:
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