Mechanism For Postpartum Depression Found In Mice Aug 1, 2008
The discovery could lead to improved treatment for postpartum depression ... "For the first time, we may have a highly useful model of postpartum depression," said NIMH Director Thomas R. Insel, M.D. "The new research also points to a specific potential new target in the brain for medications to treat this disorder that affects 15 percent of women after they give birth." ... Researchers had suspected that postpartum depression stemmed from the marked fluctuations in estrogen and progesterone... (Science Daily)
Possible Cause of Postpartum Depression Pinpointed Aug 1, 2008
WEDNESDAY, July 30 (HealthDay News) -- Researchers have uncovered a potential cause for postpartum depression, at least in mice ... Just because these animals appear to suffer from a disease akin to postpartum depression, he said, does not mean the two conditions are identical ... By comparing these mutants to normal mice, the pair discovered that dysregulation of the normal changes in GABA receptor levels lead to mouse behaviors akin to postpartum depression, such as anxiety and depression,... (MEDLINEplus)
The Obstinate Obstetrician Jul 30, 2008
He also accused the Republicans of voting against victims of stroke, Lou Gehrig's disease, postpartum depression and child pornography ... Is postpartum depression a bad thing ... Then let's pass a law that "aims to eradicate the devastating effects of postpartum depression on American families." And let's call it the MOTHERS Act, even though MOTHERS is not, strictly speaking, the correct acronym for Mom's Opportunity to Access Health, Education, Research, and Support for Postpartum Depression. (Townhall.com)
Woman charged with murder in fire, dead baby case Jul 29, 2008
Billie Brant wrote on Jul 28, 2008 5:57 PM:" She may be ill folks. It happens. We'll need to wait and see what facts come out. Postpartum depression is a real illness. I'm not saying she was suffering from it or not, but that it does exsist. I do know however a little boy's life was snuffed out, and I'm with OpenUnateD~ and caring mom on this tragedy. " ... centralil wrote on Jul 28, 2008 7:11 PM:" So is a sign of postpartum depression lying for months that you were pregnant with twins too? "... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Dealing with postpartum depression Jul 29, 2008
Postpartum depression (PPD) is a reality and is caused by the hormonal shifts that occur after childbirth ... Recently Hollywood actress Brooke Shields published her book Down Came the Rain: My Journey Through Postpartum Depression ... She also opines, "Family support is almost indispensable for those having their first child. In such cases, due to inexperience and a huge wave of responsibility that hits them post pregnancy, these young mothers accept this reality with fear and uncertainty.... (India Times, India)
In Senate showdown, GOP takes the dare Jul 29, 2008
"They voted against American mothers who suffer postpartum depression.". It isn't the first run-in this year between Reid and Coburn. (MSNBC -- Politics)
31 comments Jul 28, 2008
It has to do with research for postpartum depression and education of same ... v=LQW23XCmOCw Amy Philo, Frisco, TexasJul 26, 2008 @ 12:31 PMAmy, you feel individuals should not be screened for postpartum depression or prescribed drugs if the patient and doctor feel they are needed ... The causes of postpartum depression are already known but it is not as the drug companies would like you to believe a serotonin deficiency. (Human Events Online)
Pregnancy can motivate smokers to kick habit Jul 28, 2008
Women who suffer from postpartum depression are much more likely to resume smoking, as are those whose husbands smoke, Parks says. Up to half of women who smoke during pregnancy have a mood disorder, such as depression, according to the cancer society. (USA Today)
Torrez Sentencing Hearing Is Delayed Jul 23, 2008
"This is an exam for mitigation for postpartum depression.". The results of the exam could be used by the defense as a mitigating factor in Torrez's sentencing. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Study links a baby's smile and its mother's brain chemistry Jul 23, 2008
"But even more important will be finding out what happens when this response doesn't occur - to mothers who experience postpartum depression, for example, or are addicted to drugs. Could this affect how they respond to and care for their babies?". MELANOMA RISE IN Young American WOMEN Over the past three decades, the incidence of melanoma, the most deadly type of skin cancer, has increased much more sharply in young women than in young men in the United States. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
Having a Baby: Infant's Smile Works on Mom's Brain Jul 22, 2008
But even more important will be finding out what happens when this response doesn t occur to mothers who experience postpartum depression, for example, or are addicted to drugs. Could this affect how they respond to and care for their babies. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Grandfather of woman accused of trying to kill son speaks Jul 21, 2008
Jenkins said his granddaughter suffers from severe bi-polar disorder and has been dealing with postpartum depression ... Brewington had begged doctors at Maury Regional Hospital and Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville to help with her postpartum depression, and they wouldn t see her, he said. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Mom from Duck River charged with attempting to kill son in Pa. hospital Jul 18, 2008
She said she was suffering from severe postpartum depression. A hospital worker called police late Tuesday after a nurse reported seeing Brewington disconnect the boy s feeding tube. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Mom accused of trying to kill son in Pa. hospital Jul 17, 2008
But police said the boy's ongoing medical problems appeared to have been caused by his mother, who also told them she was suffering from severe postpartum depression. Amber Brewington, 21, was charged Wednesday with one count of attempted homicide after telling police she had injected her son with salt water five or six times in Tennessee and Pennsylvania hospitals. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Researchers link maternal instincts, tots' smiles Jul 7, 2008
The study may also shed light on postpartum depression, which affects one in 10 new mothers, says Louann Brizendine, a neuropsychiatrist at the University of California-San Francisco who was not involved in the study. In depressed women, dopamine levels may be too low for women to respond to their babies, Brizendine says. (USA Today -- News)
The romance-of-madness myth Jun 28, 2008
It is also a godsend for millions of the ordinary walking wounded people who suffer lifelong depression, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, postpartum depression and what used to be called nervous breakdowns. But today, the once-fashionable fear and loathing of mental institutions has morphed into a fear and loathing of Big Pharma. (Globe and Mail)
What to expect when you're expecting to exercise Jun 26, 2008
Some research indicates a decreased risk of postpartum depression. So, why aren t all pregnant women or women planning on getting pregnant pushed more aggressively to become physically active. (Malden Observer, MA)
Entwistle trial goes to jury, defense calls no witnesses Jun 24, 2008
Investigators also never looked into whether Rachel was depressed or possibly suffered from postpartum depression, he said. Weinstein also hinted that Joanna Gately, a friend of Rachel's who spent the night in her car at the Hopkinton home on Jan. 21, 2006, because the Entwistles missed a dinner date, may have had an inkling something was wrong. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Brooke Shields publishes first children's book Jun 24, 2008
Brooke Shields, who will publish her first children's book on Tuesday, said writing the 145-word story was more difficult than recording her struggle with postpartum depression ... Shields suffered postpartum depression after the birth of Rowan. (MSNBC -- News)
Defense explores suicide possibilities Jun 20, 2008
She asked if he would want to know if the person was depressed or recently had a baby and was suffering from postpartum depression or had easy access to guns. Zane said that would be useful information. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Entwistle defense offers alternative Jun 20, 2008
Page said she would have thought Zane would want to know whether Rachel was depressed, suffered from postpartum depression, was taking medication, or had access to guns. Zane said he knew none of those answers. (Boston Globe)
Galea-Davis wins $10,000 prize at short film fest Jun 17, 2008
Toronto A wrenching film about postpartum depression by Canadian filmmaker Sarah Galea-Davis won best Canadian short film and a prize of $10,000 at this year's Worldwide Short Film Festival in Toronto, for her film Can You Wave Bye-Bye. The award for best emerging Canadian filmmaker and a cheque for $5,000 went to Audrey Cummings for Burgeon and Fade. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
New Anti-Migraine Drugs To Hit The Market Soon Jun 14, 2008
If you thought depression after delivery was a female phenomenon, you need a rethink; studies show more than 10% men suffer from postpartum depression, in some form or the other. Read on to find out more on whats, whys and hows of the condition, affecting new fathers today. (TheMedGuru)
Pot Potency at Record High Jun 13, 2008
Experts agree that postpartum depression is greatly under diagnosed. Early screening can help moms and their families. (WebMD)
Post-Marathon Sports Psychology Jun 12, 2008
Bob Glover and Pete Schuder, in the New Competitive Runner s Handbook (New York: Penguin 1988), compare postmarathon depression to postpartum depression. While not minimising the trauma of postpartum depression, there do seem to be some shared characteristics. (Suite101.com)
Diets that eat away at illnesses Jun 12, 2008
Hibbeln has also reported that women who have higher levels of DHA, one of the omega-3 fatty acids found in fish, in their breast milk have lower incidence of postpartum depression than women with lower levels. And in a January review of complementary and alternative medicine treatments appearing in Current Opinion in Psychiatry, researchers at the University of Western Australia in Perth concluded that data on the effectiveness of omega-3 in managing depression is promising. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Basic training for fathers-to-be Jun 10, 2008
It also deals with issues like who to call if your wife shows signs of postpartum depression. The drool sergeant takes his cues from the dads on what topics to cover. (NJ.com -- Times)
Short and sweet: It's the future of film Jun 6, 2008
(also in the same program) about a woman and her baby suffering through postpartum depression, Dog Altogether completely immerses the viewer into the someone's mindset as few feature films can, while remaining objective about what is being shown. Then there's the tendency of the film to draw whimsical connections. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Daddy Boot Camp Jun 6, 2008
The curriculum, which covers serious subjects like shaken-baby syndrome and postpartum depression, for the most part steers clear of touchy-feely emoting. But to kick off the class, Dubin asks the men to describe the father figure they grew up with and the kind of dad they'd like to be. (Time.com)
Tom Cruise can't escape the Web May 31, 2008
Talking smack about Brook Shields postpartum depression was one thing. But the Oprah exhibition suggested a personality ripe for a good old fashioned public shamin. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Police find drunk mom's child at bar May 26, 2008
LOCAL RESIDENTMon, May 26, 08 at 02:32 AMNot to condone what she did but has anyone considered that postpartum depression could have been a factor in her poor judgement. Her husband happened to be out of town for job related forestry training and is now fighting to gain custody of their child. (The Province)
How to beat jet lag: Don't eat May 24, 2008
Previous studies have indicated that depressed patients who stopped taking their medications during pregnancy are at an elevated risk of later developing postpartum depression. "They are better off continuing with their medications because they will be better able to care for their baby.". (Globe and Mail)
Business Owner Sentenced To Prison May 24, 2008
Mitchell's attorney would not talk with KPRC Local 2 investigative reporter Amy Davis for this story, but in court he told the judge his client suffered from postpartum depression, was overwhelmed and simply could not handle all of the applications coming in. "I think the judge might have bought that if it had been a few or a few dozen, but when you have over 9,000, it's kind of hard to believe," said Stroud. (Click2Houston, TX)
Shedding light on disease called depression May 21, 2008
A young mother with postpartum depression has "intrusive thoughts" of hurting her child; a teen boy can't get out of bed; a gangbanger is slowly killing himself on the streets; a corporate workaholic finally has a breakdown and is institutionalized. But that down-hearted atmosphere is the strength of this film, tonight at 9 on Channel 2. (Boston Globe)
Young doctor drawn to rural medicine heads for Alaska May 21, 2008
Nancy Roberts, a registered nurse, also swells with pride when she speaks of her oldest child, in part because Sarah took an interest in a cause championed by her mother: postpartum depression. Spurred by the suicide of her sister in 1986, Nancy Roberts created Spectrum Health's Postpartum Emotional Support Program. (Juneau Empire)
TV Lookout: highlights (and lowlights) for May 18-24 May 18, 2008
Among them: novelist Andrew Solomon, whose mother's death triggered his depression and left him unable to work or care for himself; Ellie Zuehlke, whose bout with postpartum depression after the birth of her first child led her to thoughts of suicide; and 17-year-old Hart Lipton, who, while in sixth grade, suddenly became depressed and was eventually diagnosed with a bipolar disorder. While examining these personal stories, the program _ which airs 9 p.m. EDT Wednesday on PBS (check local... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Ways to Treat Postnatal Depression May 14, 2008
For many women, giving birth is not the start of a happy life, but the beginning of depression, labelled postnatal or postpartum depression ... University of New Hampshire researcher Dr Kathleen Kendall-Tackett says that postpartum mood, anxiety and thought disorders -- often referred to simply as postpartum depression -- affect 10-20 per cent of pregnant and postpartum women as well as their children and partners ... The author of a new monograph, she says there are a myriad of treatments... (Suite101.com)
Do Men Get Postpartum Depression Too? May 8, 2008
Do Men Get Postpartum Depression Too. Study Shows 1 In 10 Dads Has Moderate To Severe Postpartum Depression - CBS News ... Do Men Get Postpartum Depression Too. (CBS News)
Gwyneth Paltrow is glamorous again May 7, 2008
Those feelings were exacerbated by the postpartum depression she says she experienced after the birth of her son. Don't Miss. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Cruise 'calm and collected' on 'Oprah' May 6, 2008
But when Winfrey pointed out that Cruise specifically appeared to be criticizing the use of medication to treat postpartum depression, indicating depression could be treated with vitamins and exercise, he said he regretted that his views "came out wrong.". "I personally don't [believe in antidepressant drugs]. ... But I think that people have the, it's their decision. When you look at something, it's an individual's right to make a decision on what they're going to do with their life," he said. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Cruise Regrets Antidepressant Argument May 5, 2008
Cruise also debated Lauer over actress Brooke Shields' use of antidepressants for postpartum depression. But now, Cruise, who still doesn't believe in the use of the drugs, said he regretted that his views "came out wrong.". (WNBC.com, NY)
Cruise not sure he would take back couch-jumping May 3, 2008
" But when Winfrey pointed out that Cruise specifically appeared to be criticizing the use of medication to treat postpartum depression - indicating depression could be treated with vitamins and exercise - he said he regretted his views "came out wrong. " "I personally don't (believe in antidepressant drugs). (Athens Banner-Herald)
Bottom Line: Tests Every Man Should Have May 3, 2008
- About 10% of new fathers (compared with 14% of new mothers) suffer from postpartum depression. Male or female, anyone who experiences depression for more than two weeks should seek professional help. (WNBC.com, NY)
Postpartum depression: the truth behind today's new mother May 2, 2008
Issue date: 5/2/08 Section. Sandra Galle waited as long as she could to have kids. (The New Hampshire, NH)
Is blogging about your kid exploitation? Apr 22, 2008
Ms. Connors began a blog about parenting to cope with her postpartum depression. (ASHLEY HUTCHESON FOR THE GLOBE AND MAIL). (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Paltrow suffered depression Apr 18, 2008
Paltrow suffered postpartum depression ... Paltrow suffered postpartum depression ... Gwyneth Paltrow suffered from postpartum depression following the birth of her two-year-old son Moses. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Paltrow suffered postpartum depression Apr 17, 2008
Frazer Harrison / Getty ImagesGwyneth Paltrow reveals in the new issue of Vogue that she suffered from postpartum depression after the birth of her second child, Moses ... Ex-pat Oscar-winner Gwyneth Paltrow recently revealed that she suffered from postpartum depression following the birth of her second child with rocker Chris Martin. (MSNBC -- News)
Twins arrested in Walgreens robbery Apr 13, 2008
observer wrote on Apr 11, 2008 11:33 AM:" I have read the blogs on this article and the one where the pharmacist was dealing drugs at Kroger. The mentality seems to be that because these people are nice or come from good homes that it somehow makes it okay to do illegal acts. I am sorry that the young man in this situation has some medical problems, but that doesn't justify robbing a drug store. I give all my admiration for the young man fighting for our country, but again that doesn't give him... (News Enterprise Online)
Discouraging News on Foodborne Illness Apr 13, 2008
At Risk for Postpartum Depression. Younger, less educated women, those who are physically abused, and those who received Medicaid benefits are more likely to develop postpartum depression, according to a by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ... about symptoms and treatments for postpartum depression. (U.S. News & World Report)
Postpartum Depression Common among U.S. Women Apr 12, 2008
MedlinePlus: Postpartum depression common among US women. Postpartum depression common among US women ... In 2004-2005, the 17 states participating in PRAMS included two questions relating to postpartum depression in their surveys: 1. (MEDLINEplus)
Postpartum Depression: How Common? Apr 11, 2008
Postpartum Depression: How Common ... Postpartum Depression: How Common ... (WebMD) The CDC today issued its latest statistics on postpartum depression, and the figures show that certain groups of women may be at higher risk. (CBS News)
Dr. Shoshanna Bennett: Surviving Postpartum Depression Apr 11, 2008
Im a survivor of two life-threatening postpartum depressions ... Postpartum depression (ppd) is one of six postpartum mood disorders and is the most common, affecting about 15 percent of mothers around the world ... Dads with postpartum depression are often concerned about their partners, disrupted family life, and finances. (EmpowHer)
Nurses' Notes - Depression is more than simple sadness, loss Apr 2, 2008
Postpartum depression is different, and much more serious than the baby blues. According to the NIMH, women who experience postpartum depression often have had depressive episodes before. (Missoulian, MT)
Fighting depression Mar 25, 2008
Postpartum depression (PPD): While the "baby blues" are common in many women within the first few days or weeks following pregnancy and childbirth, they are temporary ... This is known as postpartum depression ... If you've had prior depressive episodes, you have a much higher risk of developing PPD. Postpartum depression can seriously interfere with your ability to care for yourself and your child. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Misery in Motherhood Mar 18, 2008
Without treatment, postpartum depression can weaken critical bonds between a mother and her child ... In contrast, 10 to 20 percent of women in the U.S. develop a more disabling and longer-lasting disorder called postpartum depression in the first year after childbirth that often impairs their ability to care for their babies ... Dramatic hormonal fluctuations that occur after de-livery may contribute to postpartum depression in susceptible women, but causes of the disorder are not fully... (Scientific American)
Around the Valley Mar 16, 2008
Postpartum depression and anxiety affect one in six women and their families. Health professionals can receive 2. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Frisco mother fights to stop postpartum depression bill Mar 7, 2008
Philo believes the crux of her struggle with postpartum depression stemmed from the medication prescribed to treat it, rather than a chemical imbalance in the brain. That s why she is devoting much of her time and energy to stopping the MOTHERS Act, a bill passed by the U.S. House and stuck in the Senate that provides resources and funding for postpartum depression treatment and education ... Legislators began working on the bill after Melanie Blocker-Stokes, a successful pharmaceutical sales... (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Biomarkers for Mood May Alter Psychiatric Treatments Mar 1, 2008
He said this line of research could have a major impact on the treatment of a wide range of mood disorders, including postpartum depression, post-traumatic stress disorder and assessments for bereavement interventions. The study was published in the Feb. 26 online issue of Molecular Psychiatry. (MEDLINEplus)
Jeannie Babb Taylor: ACOG says homebirth is fashionable trend -- Pregnant women read the writing on the wall Feb 28, 2008
It exposes the mother to increased risks of infection, hemorrhage, anesthesia complication, organ damage, scar tissue, secondary infertility, postpartum depression, maternal-infant bonding complications, breastfeeding difficulties and death. Is it any wonder maternal deaths are on the rise here in the US. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
Families in Action offers weekly aid Feb 27, 2008
These mental illnesses include schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, clinical depression, postpartum depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder and personality disorders. The sessions run twice a year, in the spring and the fall, in two locations Oakwood Heritage Hospital and St. Regis School in Bloomfield Hills, near the Judds' home. (The News-Herald)
Sock Hop kicks up ECFE fundraising Feb 24, 2008
ECFE offers classes strictly for parents, too, teaching everything from potty training to dealing with postpartum depression. It s a way to show new parents that they re not alone, said PTA President Kim Hancock. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Metro Briefs Feb 21, 2008
Postpartum depression strikes poor more. Postpartum depression affects poorer women more often than it does wealthier women, according to UI study ... suffered from clinically significant postpartum depression, whereas only 13 percent of new mothers with a household income of more than $80,000 were considered clinically depressed. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Battling through the baby blues Feb 16, 2008
For most women, those emotions subside, but for one in seven new mothers, they persist and escalate into postpartum depression. Peggy Shea Andrews of Belfast, the mother of Alice, 4, and Eliot, 18 months, experienced severe postpartum depression following Eliots birth ... Peggy Shea Andrews, the mother of two girls, experienced full-blown postpartum depression after the birth of her second child. (Courier Publications, ME)
Male Births Are More Likely To Reduce Quality Of Life And Increase Severe Post-natal Depression Feb 16, 2008
25, 2002) A simple questionnaire on fatigue, administered two weeks after childbirth, may serve to identify women who at increased risk of developing moderate to severe postpartum depression according to Penn ... 18, 2005) The key to preventing postpartum depression may be individual support provided after birth by a health professional and tailored to a mother's needs, says a University of Toronto. (Science Daily)
Adoption case decided Feb 16, 2008
Mary Frances was caring for twins born not long before adopting the girl and testimony at Logan s 1st District Court revealed this week that she also suffered from postpartum depression. She didn t do well in the Kirkpatricks home, and they want you to believe she ll do well if she s sent back, Marlin Grant, attorney for the Bankses, told Taylor Friday. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
