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In Rebuild from Depression: A Nutrient Guide, Including Depression in Pregnancy and Postpartum, Amanda Rose, Ph.D. and Annell Adams, M.D. identify the seven nutrients most commonly associated with depression in the medical literature. They provide readers with tools to: (1) Identify a nutrient deficiency, (2) Locate the best supplements, and (3) Select and prepare foods to maximize those nutrients in their diet. The book opens with Rose’s biography of depression an… More >>

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Are you thinking about having a baby? Already pregnant? This informative 2-disk set provides an in-depth overview of a wide range of topics to help you prepare for the most important role in your life becoming a parent. You ll learn everything you need to know from conception to caring for your newborn from 12 top experts who have come together to share their knowledge and advice. A valuable resource presented by EduCouch for both expectant mothers and expectant fat… More >>

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Has anyone gone through this before? I am 30 weeks preg and have been really depressed. Is there anything I can do about it? Any medications or what did you do to help yourself?

A mental disorder like depression is not only detrimental to the mental and physical health of the patient but also serves to be a dampener and a cause of major worry to the people around the patient. Depression contaminates the whole environment around the patient and this is one major reason why the sufferer finds the whole world around him very low on energy. He develops a pessimistic attitude towards the world around him and his surroundings only assume the shades of black and grey. All the colors fade away and life ceases to be enjoyable for him.

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The normal baby blues can happen in the days right after childbirth and normally disappear within a few days to a week. As a new mother, you can routinely have mood swings, sadness, crying spells, loss of appetite, sleeping problems or feel irritable, restless, anxious and lonely.

Usually, these symptoms are not severe and treatment is not needed. However, there are things you can do to feel better. Nap when the baby does. Ask for help from your spouse, family members and friends. Join a support group of new moms or talk with other moms.

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I am 6 1/2 months pregnant and have an 11 month old at home and I am going through postpardum depression and dealing with the hormones of pregnancy at the same time. The doctor gave me Prozac and told me it was safe but the pharmacist told me it was not safe. Has anyone heard of negative effects on unborn baby from Prozac and does anyone have any suggestions on how to deal with this another way?