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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 PPD Blog Posts Drum roll please..... Here are my top picks for excellent articles on postpartum depression and other postpartum mood disorders: Postpartum Depression Screening Saved My Life by Marcie Ramirez - Postpartum Depression Screening saved my life. Period. There can be no argument or debate. If I hadn’t been screened by my...... -
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...... -
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...... -
Hot Serving of this Week's Best Postpartum Depression Posts Are you ready? Here are my top picks for postpartum depression posts, counting down to New Year's. Have I mentioned how much I appreciate the first hand accounts of PPD to take away the stigma of the experience? Thanks for the honest sharing! Can Fathers Get Postpartum Depression? | ExpectingWords.com...... -
Best of the Web: The Week's Top PPD Posts Leading off with an awesome post by Make Mommy Go Something Something, I am heartened by the dramatic increase in quality postpartum blogs and other resources since Mommy-Muse's inception. It is an absolute pleasure to be in the company of so many people reaching out to make a difference in......
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