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Pregnant and depressed?
By Babyexpert.com on 19/01/2009 17:09:00
Some 10% of UK mums-to-be suffer from anxiety, so depression during pregnancy is not uncommon.
What causes antenatal depression? It can be caused by a chemical or hormonal imbalance, or could be the result of your personal situation. If your pregnancy was unplanned, you are stressed or have work, money or relationship worries, you may be more
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Spot the signs of postnatal depression
By Babyexpert.com on 20/05/2008 12:21:40
Postnatal depression is surprisingly common. Look out for these warning signs.
that having a baby is a major life transition that involves losses as well as gains.’ Postnatal depression is surprisingly common, but help is available. The first step is recognising that you are suffering from PND. Some, but not all, of the following can
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Postnatal depression - the facts
By Babyexpert.com on 01/11/2011 13:17:00
Postnatal depression - the facts: think postnatal depression is only something that affects other people? With one in 10 new mums suffering, it's more common than you might think. Read on for advice and reassurance
to one another.Q. I suffered from depression during my pregnancy. How will this affect my baby? A. A new study has found that mothers who are depressed in pregnancy can have babies who cry a lot, have disrupted sleep, are clingy and may even be more prone
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Im worried about depression
By Babyexpert.com on 13/04/2006 14:53:00
Q Im 38 weeks pregnant. I had postnatal depression after the birth of my son and Im worried that Ill get it this time, too. How can I stop it happening again?
Midwife Nikki replies: Postnatal depression (PND) affects about one in 10 women - and a previous history can make you more vulnerable.However, the reasons you were depressed last time may no longer be issues and, as this is your second baby, you
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“Not enough being done” about Post Natal Depression, says expert
By Fiona McKim on 15/04/2013 10:21:51
Depression Awareness Week shines a light on new mum PND
As Depression Awareness Week begins, natal psychotherapist Lori Fitzgerald has claimed that the treatment available for sufferers of Post Natal Depression (PND) is inadequate with too much reliance on prescription medication.In a statement, released
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Eating oily fish could help combat post-natal depression
By Nicola Pearson on 16/11/2012 15:56:31
Study finds possible link between omega-3 deficiency and PND
Scientists believe they have found a link between low-levels of omega-3 in new mothers and post-natal depression.Researchers from the Universtiy of Montreal found that a mother's omega-3 levels fall during pregnancy and remain lowered for at least
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Austin Healey and his girls
By Babyexpert.com on 10/07/2009 11:57:00
The rugby international and TV presenter talks fatherhood and post-natal depression
Dad-of-four Austin Healey is so brilliantly placed to share his wisdom on life as a modern dad that he admits to suffering from postnatal depression after the birth of his first daughter. 'It's true,' he says. 'After Ellie-Mae was born, Lou (Louise
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Eating oily fish during pregnancy can beat baby blues
By Babyexpert.com on 13/04/2011 11:37:00
A new study suggests oily fish could be the key to avoiding post-natal depression.
-natal depression, says a study carried out by the University of Connecticut. After their babies were born, the women who had participated in the study filled out a questionnaire designed to spot symptoms of post-natal depression. Those who had been given Omega 3
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The baby blues
By Babyexpert.com on 23/04/2007 15:18:59
Is it normal it feel a bit down after the birth, and can it turn into post-natal depression?
hormone levels following pregnancy and birth. The baby blues tends to sort itself out and does not usually require any specific treatment other than reassurance and support. More serious is post-natal depression (PND), which is a recognised medical
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PND risk with multiple births
By Babyexpert.com on 02/06/2009 10:54:00
If youre expecting more than one baby, be alert to the dangers of Post Natal Depression.
Mothers of multiple births are almost twice as likely to suffer Post Natal Depression than mums of single children, according to research from Tamba, the Twins and Multiple Births Association. Mother of triplets, Maggie Couston, also a Clinical
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