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Pseudoseizures and Postpartum Depression
Read all 9 responses: "I was wondering if anyone out there had ever been diagnosed with pseudoseizures? Did they treat you like you were crazy?
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- A., what I would do if I were in your shoes is call my ob/gyn and make an appt to go see them. Tell them what you just told us and see what they have to say. They se...
- A., I would recommend you see a neurologist. Seizures are VERY REAL and can occur for a variety of reasons. I had seizures when I was young and was diagnosed with...
- Please seek some alternative help! I would really recommend trying some energy modalities. You might look for Cranial Sacral therapy or Polarity therapy. I believe eit...
Postpartum Depression
Read all 25 responses: "I had my son 9 wks ago. I have felt just fine up to this point, but over the past week or so, I have felt VERY down.
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- D., I am a practicing homebirth midwife. It is not uncommon to have postpartum depression diagnosed even up to a year after the birth of the baby. There i...
- Hi D., I was not treated for my PPD until my daughter was 7 months old. I didn't think I could possibly be affected by PPD that late in the game, but when I went in a...
- I take a natural dietary supplement called "Bliss" to offset extreme anxiety or stress that comes my way. It is awesome! See www.marketamerica.com/thevoiceoftruth an...
Postpartum Depression
Read all 10 responses: "Have you (anyone) dealt with postpartum depression? Any advice. I'm really struggling."
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- Talk to your doctor, if he gives you a mild antidepressant, take it. You don't have to suffer!
- Hang in there!! Seek medical advice and if they don't listen find a nutritionist, and a support group, if your having scary thoughts. but a little sadness, weariness-...
- I had it after I had my youngest. It was hard but my husand was very helpful and understanding and got me through it. It helped to get the little things occasional nai...
Postpartum Depression
Read all 9 responses: "Any moms out there suffer from Postpartum depression?"
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- Hi K., Unfortunately, I have experienced PPD, and know exactly what you are going through. Often times it is genetic, and if others in your family have suffered from ...
- Hi K.. I am 29 also and a first time mom of twins. I have had PPD since they were about 3 months they will be 7 months on Sunday. Lately it seems to have gotten wor...
- I had terrible post partum and am currently going through a relapse...go figure! Would love to co-miserate...e-mail ____@____.com
9 Months Post Partum and Still No Period?
Read all 15 responses: "Not that I am really excited to get Aunt Flo back, but I am just wondering? I had my son at home with a midwife (I am going to call ...
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- Mine didn't return until my son was 13 months old. When did it return for you after your first child?
- I have had 3 babies, and have family & friends who have any many also. This has never been the case with any of us and we all breastfed. I would say take a test to k...
- It is totally within the normal range.
Postpartum Hair Loss
Read all 27 responses: "Hello, I was wondering if anyone has expierenced hair loss after giving birth. It happend to me when my son was about 4-5 months old ...
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- I experienced the hair loss at about 6 mos post-partum. HUGE clumps of hair coming out, not just in the shower, but if I even ran my fingers thru my hair during the d...
- happened to me too...so annoying! it mellowed out after around 6-8 months & stopped completely by 1 year. enjoy :)
- Amazing huh? The same thing happened to me. It slowed down about when my kids were 6 months old and just about the time I thought I wouldn't have any hair left if it...
Postpartum Depression
Read all 25 responses: "Can anyone offer alternative ways to help me get through postpartum depression before I try medication? Or even just small ideas to ...
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- I applaud you for asking! THE BEST thing you can do is to ask for help--from a friend, relative, neighbor. Be honest that you just need someone to stay over for a few ...
- Vitamin B-6 helps me. Also, being around other people helps: perfect time for playdates! Even if the babies are small, they might like seeing another baby next to th...
- I'm pregnant and fighting depression. I'm trying to stay off the meds if possible also. Here are some of the things I'm doing. I've started seeing a counselor. My doct...
Postpartum Depression
Read all 12 responses: "Hi, this is my first time posting. I had my son 6 1/2 weeks ago. This past week I have been really struggling.
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- I have a 4 year old and 2 2 year old twin boys. With each child I felt like I wanted to divorce my husband after they were born. I don't think it was post partum dep...
- A., I had my twin sons in Oct of 2005 and after they were born nothing was good enough. The house was a mess, I didn't want to do anything, I was having a very hard ...
- A., You are not allone, call your ob /gyn health care provider, call the hospital at which you had the baby support is available, and can help, it is a tough time af...
Postpartum Depression Advice Please
Read all 11 responses: "Any stories of postpartum depression and how it was resolved would help me. Thanks. I have only a mild version and am trying to help ...
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- Hi J., I understand what you are going through. Talk therapy really helped me because I was able to speak to someone on all the ups and downs of becoming a mom. It ...
- Hi, it sounds like what I went through after my 2nd son was born. I tryed to deal with it on my own but after 6wks I needed help, my obgyn put me on zoloft and I have...
- Hi J.. I am still struggling with this myself, but not to the extent as I was in the first year. My son is now 18 months old and it is a lot better, but I don't know...
Pregnacy & Postpartum
Read all 23 responses: "I am 8 months pregnat with a 19 month old high need toddler girl. Lately I have been noticing that I've been depressed and have been ...
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- Call your OB first thing tomorrow and let him/her know you need help with depression. It's natural to be scared and worried about balancing two kids (I'm in the same ...
- I haven't personally had problems with pp depression, but I know many moms who have. One, who I talked to recently, said that towards the end of her second pregnancy ...
- Hi M., You are not alone. I'm a forty something mom of an adorable 34m old girl. Being pregnant older is harder on your body in a lot of ways. Your hormone level...
