postpartum depression

Postpartum Depression (PPD) is depression after pregnancy and can occur anytime within 12 months of giving birth.

There are numerous symptoms of PPD. Some of the most common symptoms include but are certainly not limited to feeling irritated/angry, overwhelmed, hopeless, helpless, guilt/shame; long periods of crying; loss of appetite, concentration/focus; insomnia, intrusive thoughts, and/or lack of interest in the baby. It is important to understand that not all symptoms must be present in order to be diagnosed with the illness. In fact, an approximate 15% of women will experience PPD following the birth of a child.

PPD is not the baby blues and it is common for additional postpartum mood disorders (PPMD) to accompany PPD. They include Postpartum Anxiety (PPA),Postpartum Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (PPOCD), Postpartum Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PPTSD), and Postpartum Psychosis (PPP).

Postpartum Progess is the most widely-read blog on postpartum depression and other mental illnesses related to childbirth. Beyond Postpartum is a blog where the author, Amber Koter-Puline, shares her experiences with PPMDs from pregnancy to postpartum. She reveals her courage to move forward with a second pregnancy after suffering from the illness with her first. My Postpartum Voice is a must read. Having suffered from PPMDs more than once, Lauren Hale will remind you that you are not alone.

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Latest blogosphere posts tagged “postpartum depression”

 

• Signs and Symptoms of Depression

  
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• Option Remedies For Depression

  
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• The Latest News on Depression After Childbirth

  
  Postpartum Progress — Authority: 105
  I’ve got several events and pieces of research to tell you about related to postpartum depression and I figure the most efficient way to get this done is to just whip out a list.  So here goes: On January 25th at 1pm Eastern I will be hosting a live chat about postpartum depression on The Motherhood .  Please ...
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• The Intensity of Postpartum Depression

  
  Postpartum Progress — Authority: 105
  From Postpartum Progress contributor Robin Farr, author of Farewell Stranger and postpartum depression survivor … I’m going to ask you a question that might make you wonder whether I’ve gone nuts. Or maybe not. Maybe you’ll know exactly what I mean. But first, a story. One day, around the time I was ...
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  Beyond Postpartum — Authority: 97
  Dear new or suffering Mama, I am so sorry that you are struggling right now.  I know almost exactly how you feel.  The overwhelming sense of loss and being lost.  The constant questioning and pleading with God or yourself to turn back time.  The exhaustion paired with insomnia.  The anxiety.  The deep, deep ...
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• Filling Your Belly: Families Setting Up a Food Tree

  
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• Is a Postpartum Depression Defense a Cop-Out?

  
  My Postpartum Voice — Authority: 99
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• Oops!

  
  Postpartum Progress — Authority: 105
  Having a massive problem with the site right now.  None of the links and tabs are working.  Maybe it’s because we’re getting a ton of traffic from Psych Central for their story on the myths of postpartum depression .  Or maybe it’s because I pressed the wrong button somewhere. Sorry about that y’all. ...
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• 5 Damaging Myths About Postpartum Depression

  
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• The Wonderful Disappointment

  
  Postpartum Progress — Authority: 105
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• #PPDChat Topic 01.16.12: Building a Partnership with your Doctors

  
  My Postpartum Voice — Authority: 99
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• I’m a Gypsy

  
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• Gwyneth Paltrow Happiest As A Stay-At-Home-Mom

  
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• Postpartum Depression And A Celebrity Mom, Gawker-Style

  
  Postpartum Progress — Authority: 105
  Oh Gawker, you’re so awesome.  Clearly you understand the significance of postpartum depression, how painful and devastating it is for a new mom — even a celebrity mom — and for her partner.  That’s why you printed this today : “This A list celebrity couple is taking a break. Apparently the new baby in ...
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• Postpartum Depression Demons Give Way To Love

  
  Postpartum Progress — Authority: 105
  A late summer night’s breeze passed through the nursery window, rattling the blinds. I held my breath, hoping that the noise didn’t wake the infant. I carefully turned my head and caught a glimpse of his pursed lips that had been whispering sweet breaths at the nape of my neck. His body curled perfectly upon ...
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• 500 and 8

  
  Beyond Postpartum — Authority: 97
  The post is a sort of milestone.  Its my 500th at Beyond Postpartum. This blog began as a tool aimed at healing.  I knew that writing about my experience would help me vent about, organize my thoughts around, and even mark my recovery progress through postpartum depression and anxiety.  I purposely named it ...
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• I Just Need to Sleep! (Or Could You Be Depressed?)

  
  Blogs — Authority: 147
  New mothers are tired. There arent many guarantees in this business but thats one of them. New mothers do not get enough sleep. Its irrefutable and universal. To further obscure the picture, sleep problems crossover between cause and effect variables with respect to postpartum depression. read more
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• I Just Need to Sleep! (Or Could You Be Depressed?)

  
  Blogs — Authority: 147
  New mothers are tired. There arent many guarantees in this business but thats one of them. New mothers do not get enough sleep. Its irrefutable and universal. To further obscure the picture, sleep problems crossover between cause and effect variables with respect to postpartum depression. read more
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