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Any Mothers Out There Struggling with Postpartum Depression
Read all 5 responses: "I just had my duaghter a few days ago and I am starting to suffer from pp depression and was wondering if there is anyone else out ...
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- This is so common and nothing to be embarrassed about. Talk to your ob and they will percribe something for you. I had it with my third child and didn't realize it so ...
- Hi L., I struggled with it too. It started the day after I delivered my daughter. Talk to your MD about this, they can make recommendations. It is natural to feel ...
- I have been through PPD twice and it is no fun. With my first son I resisted taking any meds and muddled my way through. I had thoughts of suicide and felt like a fa...
Suffering from Severe Postpartum Depression - Questions About Zoloft
Read all 41 responses: "I am the mother of a 3-month old, healthy, happy and calm baby girl but I am having severe postpartum depression.
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- Dear M., I am only a counselor. I do not have the background of a psychiatrist. But, I recently went to a conference by David Burns. He is a guru in the field of t...
- It sounds as though utilizing your support systems is very important at this time. IF u have family , friends or a babysitter, take them up on any opportunity to help...
- I am so sorry you are having these problems! It sounds severe enough to think about some kind of outpatient daily care. I am no doctor, but I am very concerned for you.
Do You Know What a Postpartum Doula Is?
There is evidence to suggest that having a PPD in your home in the first few weeks after the baby comes home can decrease the risk of postpartum depression ...
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- At the age of 46, I only just recently heard the word for the first time and I assume it's person who is like a coach. Would love to have had one around when my sons w...
- I believe she's someone (sort of like a nanny) who comes to your home and helps with/teaches you about the care of your newborn.
- yeah, I do. I used one.
Disturbing Postpartum Dreams
Postpartum depression can get extremely severe and you don't want to take ... I definitely didn't have postpartum depression, and didn't need medication. ...
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- Dear D., Yes. I had a similar experience after the birth of my first son. I found a way to get the monitor close enough so I could hear my son breath. This is a tr...
- I would talk to your gyno about antidepressants or it could get worse. I suffered this very real problem with my second baby it was horrible! I took zoloft and got ove...
- These are perfectly normal anxiety dreams. I had them after my first baby too! My mom says she did too. In mine, it was always someone either took the baby or left the...
Depression During Pregnancy
I would watch for Post Partum Depression and then definetely get help...Remember , you don't have to feel this way! Talk to your close family and friends and ...
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- I'm so sorry for what you're going through. I find excersise the best antidepressant there is. It's probably difficult to do 8 months pregnant, but even walking is...
- Hi! I have suffered depression most of my life and was on medicine for it. I went off of it when I got pregnant, this is my 2nd pregnancy. My first one was a smooth h...
- M., I suffered depression through the majority of my pregnancy w/my daughter. Her father's 'antics' nearly cost my unborn daughter her life many times. It developed i...
Depression and Weight Gain for 2Nd Pregnancy
Sweetie, this isn't normal and sounds like the beginning stages of Post Partum Depression - Yes...it can occur during pregnancy; despite what many think. ...
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- First of all, you show earlier with your 2nd pregnancy. Your stomach muscles have already been stretched...so it just happens. If your worried about not having as mu...
- What side of the state are you on? Near Grand Rapids there is a coalition of professionals who are getting together to help moms both pre and post partum with mood...
- Dear E. Be positive and just avoid those food. Think my baby doesn't like it. Eat the fruits first so you are full.I am sure you will overcome it. All the best d...
How to Help Neighbor Suffering from Depression
And if she had a baby she might have postpartum depression and that is treatable from what I know. I am sure she is happy someone cares about her. ...
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- You are a very kind person to want to help. First her walking is a good aide for her to get through this, but secondly there is clinical depression (different than blu...
- Well some options are: offer to go walking with her, make dinner for her one night, set up a date with her husband to watch their kids so they can have a date night, ...
- Well, as someone who has suffered from depression related to infertility on and off for about five years (and is now on Lexapro - a Godsend - and I've moved to adopti...
Is There Such Thing as Prepartum Depression???
i know im late in responding, but it does exist, because i had it, and it went into post partum depression. my baby is almost 10 months old, and im taking ...
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- I would definately tell my hubby that after the baby is born there has to be some rearrangement of schedule or as someone else suggested, put them in classes. The YMCA...
- i believe postpartum deprssion can start prepartum... some drs will start moms on medications before the baby's born bc they're starting to become depressed. I have a ...
- You never mentioned when YOUR time is! You do have some, right?! If not, that's a priority. The best way to fend off depression is to get time to yourself to have ti...
Help with Depression
I have a 7 month old and am dealing with a lot of depression issues right now - possibly from post partum?-it is affecting my family. does anyone have any ...
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- Hi M., I'm glad to see you have gotten some help with getting out of the depression. Another great resource is Kelly Damron. She wrote a book called "Tiny Toes". It a...
- Hi M., Definitely talk to a doctor. I had various levels of depression after each of my three kids, but it was by far the worst with my last. I was severely depre...
- Others have given you some good advice about how to proceed medically. I would also recommend that you join your local MOPS group (mothers of preschoolers). MOPS is ...
Depression?
Postpartum depression is nothing to mess with, and I would STRONGLY suggest ... I had a very short, very minor bout of postpartum depression, which I never ...
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- Talk to your doctor and i am sure he/she will help you through. Our children have been through alot (one son a brain tumor and the other is autistic) and after the bi...
- sweetheart i had some of those systems and some additonal ones post partum depression is different for every woman your fears are different but my advice is see someon...
- Talk to you Dr. when you go back for your check-up. Also-DO Research OnLine. In the meantime it will make you feel better. I went through similar stuff when my daug...
