Postnatal Depression

Postnatal depression is the most prevalent mood disorder with childbirth and affects up to 15% of childbearing women. Research indicates that postnatal depression is the result of a combination of physical, mental and social factors which need to be taken into account when considering treatment options.

Reviewed August 2007

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Title:   Post natal depression
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   For some women, the bad feelings after child birth become so strong that they take over and make it impossible for the woman to cope with the demands of her life - this is called postnatal depression.
Date:   Jun 2008
Title:   Post natal depression
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Post natal depression (PND) is a mood disorder that affects many women all over the world after they have given birth. Post natal depression is not the fault of the person, it is an illness.
Date:   Jun 2008
Title:   Post partum (post natal) Depression
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of postpartum depression in mothers by professional health specialists.
Date:   Jun 2008
Title:   Depression in pregnancy and postnatal: baby blues
Publisher:   Black Dog Institute Australia
Description:   Many women experience a brief episode of mood swings, tearfulness, anxiety and difficulty in sleeping in the first week after the birth of a baby.
Date:   May 2008
Title:   Depression in pregnancy & postnatal: antenatal depression
Publisher:   Black Dog Institute Australia
Description:   Antenatal depression means depression that starts during pregnancy. Between 10-15% of pregnant women experience episodes of mood swings that last more than two weeks at a time and interfere with normal day to day functioning.
Date:   Apr 2008
Title:   Depression in pregnancy and postnatal: self-test
Publisher:   Black Dog Institute Australia
Description:   We provide here a test you can take yourself to find out if you may have depression during pregnancy or in the postnatal period.
Date:   Apr 2008
Title:   Depression in pregnancy and postnatal: Q & A
Publisher:   Black Dog Institute Australia
Description:   Questions and answers on depression in pregnancy and the postnatal period.
Date:   Apr 2008
Title:   Depression in pregnancy & postnatal: causes & risk factors
Publisher:   Black Dog Institute Australia
Description:   Knowing about the causes and risk factors for depression can help you to better understand why depression can occur and how best to deal with it. It's important to know that depression is not a sign of personal weakness, failure, or 'all in the mind'. Each individual is uniquely different and will respond differently when exposed to either environmental, social or psychological triggers.
Date:   Apr 2008
Title:   Depression in pregnancy and postnatal: treatment issues
Publisher:   Black Dog Institute Australia
Description:   The symptoms of depression or anxiety that occur amongst childbearing women are similar to those that occur at other times of life, however the choices for treatment may differ during pregnancy or when a woman is breastfeeding.
Date:   Apr 2008
Title:   Depression explained: postnatal depression (PND)
Publisher:   Black Dog Institute Australia
Description:   Many women experience mood swings after the birth of a baby. However, postnatal depression (PND) describes the more severe or prolonged symptoms of depression (clinical depression) that last more than a week or two and interfere with the ability to function on a daily basis with normal routines including caring for a baby.
Date:   Apr 2008
Title:   Patient support organisation: perinatal depression
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   Describes the organisations beyondblue and Post and Ante Natal Depression Association (PANDA).
Date:   Apr 2008
Title:   Postnatal depression
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   If you consistently feel sad and unable to cope with your baby, it is important to talk to your child health nurse or doctor about your feelings.
Date:   Apr 2008
Title:   Treatment of perinatal depression
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   Postnatal depression is a common disorder, with milder adjustment problems and anxiety affecting some 30% of women while about 15% of women have more significant mood disorders, often with anxiety.
Date:   Apr 2008
Title:   When your partner has postnatal depression
Publisher:   Raising Children Network (RCN)
Description:   Understanding how post natal depression affects your partner and what you can do to help
Date:   Jan 2008
Title:   How to help the mother who is not acknowledging postnatal depression
Publisher:   Raising Children Network (RCN)
Description:   Some tips on how to recognise when a mother has postnatal depression, and how you can acknowledge depression in helpful ways
Date:   Jan 2008
Title:   Depression in pregnancy and postnatal: resources, links, reading
Publisher:   Black Dog Institute Australia
Description:   This page provides a comprehensive list of resources, useful links and readings regarding depression in pregnancy and the postnatal period.
Date:   Nov 2007
Title:   Pregnancy
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   This topic looks at what you can expect in pregnancy - some questions you might ask yourselves and decisions to be made.
Date:   Oct 2007
Title:   Postnatal depression: what is it?
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Postnatal depression can affect any woman who has had a baby.
Date:   Oct 2007
Title:   Postnatal depression: motherhood can make you sad
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Postnatal depression usually includes feelings of depression, anxiety, sadness and difficulty coping, that last for more than two weeks.
Date:   Oct 2007
Title:   Postnatal depression: strategies for feeling better
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   A woman with postnatal depression needs support, understanding and a low-stress lifestyle.
Date:   Oct 2007
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