Postnatal Depression

Postnatal depression is the most prevalent mood disorder associated with childbirth and affects up to 15% of childbearing women.

Reviewed September 2008

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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:   Jun 2009

Title:   What is postnatal depression?
Publisher:   Raising Children Network (RCN)
Description:   Discusses risk factors, causes and symptoms of post natal depression
Date:   Mar 2009

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:   Feb 2009

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:   Jan 2009

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:   Jan 2009

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:   Jan 2009

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:   Jan 2009

Title:   Fact sheet 22 - postnatal depression
Publisher:   beyondblue
Description:   This fact sheet provides information on postnatal depression - including signs and symptoms, effective treatments and where to get help.
Date:   Jan 2009

Title:   What is postnatal depression?
Publisher:   beyondblue
Description:   Adjusting to life as a mother can be difficult. In fact, for many women, having a baby is the most significant life-changing event they will ever experience. Adjusting to this major life change, as well as coping with the day to day stress of a new baby, can make some women more likely to experience depression at this time, particularly if they have experienced depression in the past.
Date:   Dec 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:   Dec 2008

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:   Dec 2008

Title:   Aboriginal - a new baby
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Aboriginal mums, after they have babies, have some bad days due to tiredness, being constantly on call, not being able to keep up with things, losing their old lifestyle and so on. This is normal.
Date:   Jul 2008

Title:   Postnatal depression (postpartum 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:   Tips for parents: babies
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   Advice for parents on how to survive the first year with a new baby.
Date:   Jun 2008

Title:   Postnatal depression - the family
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Some mothers develops postnatal depression (PND) after the birth of a baby. Partners, family and friends can all have an important role in recovery. Having a baby and PND both place great stress on relationships. Fathers can also develop PND. Symptoms of depression can also appear pregnancy (antenatal depression).
Date:   May 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:   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
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