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Question About Postpartum Depression
Read all 18 responses: "I just had my second child in June. Before he was born I started struggling with my marriage for a few different reasons.
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- I would call my OB. I remember being asked at every post-pardum check up how I was feeling emotionally and if I was feeling down, tired or frustrated. A strained mar...
- If you think you have postpartum, find someone to talk to! I started with my OB and had them refer me to a someone figuring they would know some good Dr.s in town. T...
- I had it mild after my 2nd by my third it was full fledge. I called my insurance company and asked which sychologist to go to. They gave me about 5 that took my insura...
Postpartum Depression
Read all 14 responses: "I am wondering if you can still have postpartum depression with a four month old. My symptoms just started (crying all the time, ...
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- Don't know if you want to call it postpartum, but you have enough going on for depression in anyone. Definitely you have too much stress, with a baby AND a full-time j...
- Go to your doctor. Talk to him/her. I had the same thing happen to me when I went back to work except I simply couldn't stand to leave my son. I would cry on the wa...
- Hi D. - yes, you can start PPD symptoms any time all the way through the first year! I didn't seek help or advice until my daughter was 7 months old....There is a gre...
Postpartum Depression After 1 Year of Giving Birth?
Read all 6 responses: "Has anyone ever experienced postpartum depression after their baby is a year old? Maybe I was in denial but when my baby girl hit the ...
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- Hello D W, Have you considered Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine to help you to restore the balance to your body? I have treated women who have experienced Postpartu...
- D, I truly understand how you are feeling as a MAMA myself. Experiencing the BABY BLUES is downright depressing and so overwhelming, especially when you want to be the...
- I had that happen too. Probably a little sooner than the 1 yr mark I was for sure in a slump. But it took me close to another 2 yrs before I realized what was going on...
Postpartum Depression vs "Baby Blues".
Read all 7 responses: "The last 3 days have been very hard for me. I am an emotional wreck, and I may need to seek some help. My newborn is 3 weeks old.
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- ok.. First of all.. I did the same thing with my baby. I too tried to breastfeed.. I wasnt producing enough, and then i would have to supplement at every feeding with ...
- I feel for you. Reading this post made me cry because I was where you were. I did breast feed my children and it is not easy. DO NOT WORRY ABOUT WHETHER YOU ARE BRE...
- I tried to nurse my first daughter, and my milk just never came in. Like you, I had horrible guilt about switching to formula, but I knew it was better than starving ...
Postpartum Depression
Read all 29 responses: "Hi all, I think I might be suffering from postpartum depression. I just gave birth to my 4th child in Oct of 08 and over the last ...
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- How old are you? If you're over 30, you should request the following tests. FSH, TSH, plus your levels of estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone. These will show ...
- Hi J.-- It does sound like you have PPD. I actually belong to a PPD support group in Columbus. I'm not sure where you are, but there is a meeting Saturday at 10:00 ...
- HI J., it does sound like some PP depression. You need to take care of yourself! Do you have an opportunity for a break away from the kiddos? Can a family member wa...
Postpartum Depression
Read all 7 responses: "This is going to be long, I'm sorry. First a little history. I suffered from pretty major depression 3-4 years ago after the death of ...
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- Hi A., What city are you in? I can direct you to a Postpartum depression support group. It is great that you recognize this and are asking for help. Many new mom...
- Hi A.- I'm a postpartum doula, and I think that it's wonderful and very self-aware that you're reaching out. Postpartum depression is very real, and very easy to cur...
- First off, this is a serious deal for you. If you have not called your doctor.. you need to do so. Your doctor will be able to get you into the support groups in you...
Postpartum Depression
Read all 7 responses: "Has anyone experienced this, and if so, were did you get help? Thanks."
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- Hey L. - First of all , don't worry, it gets better! I actually went to my physician about it. They gave me a written test, and prescribed some meds. I felt better...
- I am a psychologist who works with postpartum issues and can recommend some books if your interested. I have them at my office and can't remember the names off the top...
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Postpartum Depression Accommodation from Employer
Read all 5 responses: "My daughter has severe postpartum depression that is being treated with medication and therapy. She just recently returned to work ...
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- I'm not sure if this qualifies under the Americans with Disabilities Act or not, but it possibly might since she has a Doctor's letter. The law just changed, for the b...
- You said she was seeing a psychiatrist, maybe they would know of some resources you could tap into. Chances are some of their other patients might have experienced the...
- you never said where your daughter worked. if she is working with the military she is probably screwed. ive known too many people in that situation. if its a regula...
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...
After 7 Months Am I Still at Risk for Postpartum Depression?
Read all 18 responses: "I have a 7 month old son, and for the past few weeks, maybe even longer, I havent really felt myself. I sometimes dont even change ...
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- i think they say that you can have postpartum for up to 2 years after but I think alot of moms go through the stage where they take so much care of the new baby they l...
- I feel for you! I have a 4 year old daughter and 6 month old son and sometimes feel as you do. I think a key part of what I read from your post is that you sometimes f...
- I have a seven month old also. I was just at the doctors for the same reasons. She said I have postpartum depression, she put me on zoloft and I have tried to excersis...
