Article by Peter Hutch

Causes of Postpartum Depression

The exact causes of postpartum depression are unknown,but rapid hormonal changes that accompany pregnancy and delivery may trigger depression. Levels of the hormones estrogen, progesterone, and cortisol fall dramatically within 48 hours after delivery. Women who go on to develop postpartum depression may be more sensitive to these hormonal changes. Postpartum depression (PPD) is a condition that describes a range of physical and emotional changes that many mothers can have after having a baby.

After PregnancyDepression after pregnancy is called postpartum depression or peripartum depression. After pregnancy, hormonal changes in a woman’s body may trigger symptoms of depression. During pregnancy, the amount of two female hormones, estrogen and progesterone, in a woman’s body increases greatly. In the first 24 hours after childbirth, the amount of these hormones rapidly drops back down to their normal non-pregnant levels. Researchers think the fast change in hormone levels may lead to depression, just as smaller changes in hormones can affect a woman’s moods before she gets her menstrual period.

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Article by Mike Dalton

Depression is a serious mental disorder. It’s more than just a feeling of being “down in the dumps” or ‘blue” for a few days.

The feeling of depression is deeper, longer, and more unpleasant than the short periods of unhappiness that we all have from time to time. The feelings become so bad that they interfere with your daily life.

If you are depressed at the moment, some of the following symptoms may sound familiar:- Persistent sad, anxious, or “empty” mood- Loss of interest or pleasure in your usual activities- Restlessness, irritability, or excessive crying- Feeling of guilt, worthlessness, helplessness, hopelessness, pessimism- Sleeping too much or too little, early morning awakening- Appetite and/or weight loss or overeating and weight gain- Decreased energy, fatigue, feeling “slow down”- Thoughts of death or suicide, or suicide attempts- Difficulty concentrating, remembering, or making decisions- Persistent physical symptoms that do not respond to treatment, such as headaches, digestive disorders, or chronic pain

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Article by Peter Hutch

Postpartum Depression that occurs during pregnancy or within a year after delivery is called perinatal depression. The exact number of women with depression during this time is unknown. But researchers believe that depression is one of the most common complications during and after pregnancy. Often, the depression is not recognized or treated, because some normal pregnancy changes cause similar symptoms and are happening at the same time. Tiredness, problems sleeping, stronger emotional reactions, and changes in body weight may occur during pregnancy and after pregnancy. But these symptoms may also be signs of depression.

Many women experience major mood shifts after childbirth, ranging from brief, mild baby blues to longer-lasting, deeper clinical depression, which is known as postpartum depression. Feelings of sadness and depression are more common after childbirth than many people may realize. It’s important for new mothers — and those who love them — to understand the symptoms of postpartum depression and to reach out to family, friends, and medical professionals for help.

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It can sometimes be expected to have to cope with a Yeast Infection, even if you haven’t done so previously, while you are pregnant.

You aren’t the only one that has gotten one, so don’t despair. Although experiencing Symptoms of Yeast Infection During Pregnancy is not something you’d expect nor welcome. Very often, feelings of discomfort and irritation will set in.

For the full article on Symptoms of Yeast Infection During Pregnancy, check out: Symptoms of Yeast Infection During Pregnancy

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Question by – Florida Girl *: Are all of these normal pregnancy symptoms or what?
Being able to smell things from far away that other people can’t smell, feeling nauseated after eating, pinching sensations in your side, feeling kind of like you’re going to start your period off and on all day but you don’t, sore ans sensitive breasts that are more full or should I say, look swollen-ish, cramps in your lower back that aren’t severe, mood swings, and depression. Someone help me out on which are normal and which are not!

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Many of us often look at someone who is depressed as a person who is simply unhappy with their life. It’s important to realize that this is an official, medically documented mental disorder, that not only requires immediate treatment, but which is often out of the sufferer’s control. Being able to recognize depression symptoms and seeking out a cure is a very important start on the road to feeling better. Whether you think you have depression, or might know someone who does; look below for symptoms and warning signs of depression.

Symptoms to look for:

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Here is the reality regarding depressive disorders in females. In the U.S. approximately 15 million people encounter depressive disorders each year. Most of them tend to be ladies. Unfortunately, around 66% of those women do not get the help they require.

Depression symptoms in women is extremely typical. In fact, women tend to be twice as prone to create clinical depression as males. So that as many as 25% will probably experience a chapter of major depression at a point in their lifetimes.

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Postpartum depresson (PPD) is also called as postnatal depression. It is a form of clinical depression hitting women (and sometimes even men) after the birth of a child. Studies indicate as much as 5-25% of women suffer from postpartum depression symptoms.

Having a baby is one of the happiest moments in the life of a mother. It can be so thrilling and exciting to have a new baby enter your lives. But it can even be very challenging at times. A woman goes through a lot of changes at physical and emotional levels during pregnancy and child birth.

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Here you can find some common depression symptoms which will help you to understand the basic symptoms of depression in initial stage. The person always feels sad and lonely, start avoiding friends and family. You can observe the unusual change in behavior like feeling stressed out or tired all the time and also go through pains and acne in neck shoulder, leg, head etc. Usually there is a change in weight may be gain or loss in weight and concentration. One becomes weak which results in poor work performance and difficulty in making decisions. Many a times there is a change in menstrual cycle of women.

Gather the information about the depression symptoms according to the type of depression of an individual.

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Although pregnancy depression has always existed, it is only in recent years that it has been acknowledged as a medical problem, and that women have been allowed to talk about it without shame.  Many women will suffer from some level of depression during their pregnancy.  In some, it can become a very serious problem.

If signs of depression are ruining what should be a happy and wonderful time in your life, do not hesitate to talk to your doctor.  Help is available, and keeping yourself happy and mentally healthy is just as important to your baby as your physical well-being.

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