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It drives me CRAZY when people get postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis mixed up in the news. Women with postpartum depression DO NOT EAT THEIR YOUNG!!!
People, there is a HUGE difference, and we have GOT to get it straight.
Yes, PPD and PPP are both on the postpartum mood disorder spectrum, but we do struggling new mothers a disservice when we classify women with any postpartum mood disorder into the “psycho” bracket. Uninformed media coverage can have the opposite effect of what we want, and actually prevent mothers from seeking help out of fear they will be seen as “one of those crazy moms.” Please read up and spread the word. All postpartum mood disorders ARE treatable, and help is available now.
A New Dawn: PPD vs. PPP – She has bared her soul so that women will know about PPP – Post Partum Psychosis and provided links that will help you know the difference between PPP and PPD (Post Partum Depression). So, why am I all hot on the topic? …
The face of Postpartum Depression | Healthy Moms – I sank into a deep depression and had panic attacks at night when my husband would leave for work. I would be fine one minute and raging mad the next. I never thought of hurting anyone thank goodness (that’s actually post partum psychosis …
Sex Life Improved When Women Treated for Postpartum Depression … – Women who suffer from depression after giving birth can often be helped with antidepressants and when treatment is successful it usually improves sexual problems.
Beyond Postpartum: Depression Poses Pregnancy Risks – A Natural Guide to Pregnancy and Postpartum Health; Behind the Smile: My Journey Out of Postpartum Depression; Beyond the Blues: A Guide to Understanding And Treating Prenatal And Postpartum Depression; Conquering Postpartum Depression: …
Should Postpartum Screening for Depression or Psychosis be Mandatory? – Although it only makes the news when a new mother harms her child or children — think Andrea Yates — due to postpartum psychosis, the truth is, said one doctor, there are also many cases where new mothers harm, even kill, themselves in …
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Mommy-Muse.com Favorites: This Week's Best Postpartum Depression Posts There is surprisingly good press right now about postpartum depression. The Today Show, New York Times and even the Wall Street Journal are all talking about it... Today Show Airs Story on Postpartum Depression - Postpartum Progress - Nice piece on "The Today Show"this morning about postpartum depression done by Darlene...... -
Fresh Serving of The Week's Best Postpartum Depression Posts Have you read this highly controversial post from the courageous blogger of Velveteen Mind? I would love to hear what YOU think about her powerful words. Then be sure to read on for more of the best the internet has to offer on all things PPD! Icons and Inventory: I...... -
Under Cover: What's Masquerading as Postpartum Depression? So you"™ve read through the signs and symptoms of stress, baby blues and postpartum depression. Fatigue, mood swings, weepiness, irritability, guilt, anxiety, forgetfulness and despondency are high on your list. Maybe disappointment, numbness, lack of interest in your baby and yourself, hypersensitivity to criticism and feelings of vulnerability are...... -
Hot from the Presses: The Week's Best Postpartum Depression Posts Have you seen this week's best of the web PPD posts? Get 'em while they're hot! I LOVE the encouragement in the first post from Dr. Shosh's blog to SPEAK UP when you hear ignorant comments about postpartum depression. And I am particularly grateful for the post on surrogacy...... -
Fresh Serving of The Week's Best PPD Posts Wow! My hat goes off to Katherine Stone of Postpartum Progress for her amazing work with the Sisterhood of Warrior Moms. She is an potentadvocate for women's health, and has helped all of us who have run the gauntlet of postpartum mood disorders to connect with and support new families......
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