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How Fathers, Family, Friends Can Help
McMaster University's Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine has conducted a study that reveals preemies are more likely to face bullying and may develop mental health problems as adults. The research indicates it is important for parents, teachers and clinicians to be aware of the long-term effects of peer victimization on mental health as well as becoming cognizant of bullying and to intervene as soon as possible.
In honor of Black History month and our continued desire to reach women of all backgrounds, The Indianapolis Recorder posted an article last year on promoting a greater awareness about postpartum depression among the African American community as the exact percentage of women impacted by PPD is unknown. What is known is 40% of African American women experience depression after giving birth. There are many risk factors among this population that could lead to a greater risk of PPD as well as how it can also impact the baby.
The University of Michigan Medical School and School of Nursing team conducted a study that reveals pregnancy may reduce PTSD symptoms in at-risk women. However, while the study did show a decrease in symptoms, the study also found PTSD symptoms could become worse as the pregnancy progresses and could lead to inability to bond with the child and run a higher risk of postpartum depression.
ABC's "The View" discussed on their Hot Topic segment on postpartum depression and whether women should be screened before or after pregnancy. Their guest speaker offered some great insight as she personally dealt with PPD. The other co-hosts offered some of their perspectives and how they too dealt with PPD. Click on the link to view the segment http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/video/view-post-partum-depression-36645196
"This is one of the first studies to take on the role of the pediatrician in not only identifying depression in mothers but also helping them take the next step," said Erik Fernandez y Garcia, associate professor of clinical pediatrics and lead author on the study. "The hope is that once we've refined the intervention and presented it to pediatricians, they will feel more comfortable about addressing depression with mothers of their patients."
“I didn’t have postpartum the first time so I didn’t understand it because I was like, ‘I feel great!’ The second time, I was like, ‘Oh, whoa, I see what people talk about now. I understand."
Full article here: https://www.yahoo.com/health/drew-barrymore-talk-postpartum-depression-a...
This is a story from Yale newletter about how two researchers, are studying how infants crying and distress impacts mother's mental health.
Community Hospital Long Beach offers a perinatal mood and anxiety disorders program designed for the new mom, or mom to be, who is experiencing anxiety and depression that is interfering with her ability to bond with her baby or function at her maximum level of independence.
Treatment options include:
Did you know that locally Huntington Memorial Hospital in Pasadena offers a Maternal Wellness Program for women who have depression or anxiety within one year of giving birth? AND Mothers are highly encouraged to bring their baby with them to treatment?
“The birth of a baby is supposed to be a joyful time of love and caregiving, but for many women and men who experience postpartum depression, it can be a time of darkness.”