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Depression and Postpartum Depression

NEWS:

Copper may be tied to postpartum depression "Women with a history of postpartum depression tend to have unusually high levels of copper in their blood, a new study has found — suggesting the mineral may play some role in the disorder. … In the case of postpartum depression, Walsh explained in an interview, the theory is that some women have a problem in the body’s built-in system for clearing excess copper."

Paternity blues: Adelaide research examines depression in dads " 'It's thought that up to 10 per cent of first-time dads experience depression. But one Australian researcher says most services only identify and treat the problem in mothers, with most fathers left to battle their paternity blues alone.' "

Pregnancy: One-in-Seven Women Depressed "It’s not just postpartum depression women need to worry about -- they should also watch for depression before and during pregnancy. A new Kaiser Permanente study reveals more than one-in-seven women are depressed at some time during the nine months before they become pregnant, during pregnancy, or during the nine months after they give birth. Nearly three-fourths of women who have postpartum depression were also depressed before they were pregnant. "

Study Finds 1 in 7 New Mothers Depressed Before, During, and After Pregnancy "As many as one in three U.S. children have been ridiculed or threatened through computer messages, according to one estimate of the emerging problem of cyberbullying. Another new study found the problem is less common, with one in 10 kids reporting online harassment. But health experts said even the lower estimate signals a growing and concerning public health issue. "

ARTICLES:

Treatment of Depression During Pregnancy

JOURNAL ARTICLES:

A follow-up study of postpartum depressed women: recurrent maternal depressive symptoms and child behavior after four years. (Arch Womens Ment Health. 2007) "Conclusion: Postpartum depressive illness constitutes a risk for future illness as well as maternal perceived behavioral problems in offspring. In order to diminish long-term adverse consequences for the mother and the child there is a great need to recognize and treat women with postpartum depressive symptoms as early as possible."

Antenatal thyroid correlates of postpartum depression. (Psychoneuroendocrinology. 2007)

Effect of a single bout of exercise on the mood of pregnant women. (J Sports Med Phys Fitness. 2007) "CONCLUSIONS: Although the physiological and hormonal reactions are different for aqua- and land-based exercise both modes of exercise appear to be equally beneficial for pregnant women to engage in to improve mood. Additionally, exercise, but not parentcraft classes, resulted in enhanced mood in women in their 2(nd) or 3(rd) trimester of pregnancy. Although exercise has mood benefits that are comparable to other mood management techniques, it also has additional physiological and physical benefits to both the mother and the fetus."

Longitudinal Study of Depression, Anxiety, Irritability, and Stress in Pregnancy Following Evidence-Based Counseling on the Use of Antidepressants. (J Psychiatr Pract. 2007)

Postpartum depression screening: importance, methods, barriers, and recommendations for practice. (J Am Board Fam Med. 2007)

Postpartum depression, urge urinary incontinence, and overactive bladder syndrome: is there an association? (Int Urogynecol J Pelvic Floor Dysfunct. 2007)

Postpartum Fatigue and Evidence-Based Interventions. (MCN Am J Matern Child Nurs. 2007) "The aim of this article is to review postpartum fatigue, especially as it relates to the occurrence and pathophysiology of three common postpartum conditions known to contribute to fatigue: anemia, infection/inflammation, and thyroid dysfunction."

Postpartum-onset major depression is associated with personality disorders (Comprehensive Psychiatry 2007) "Our results suggest that childbearing women with avoidant, dependent, and obsessive-compulsive personality disorders have increased risk of new-onset major depression during the postpartum period."

Psychosocial and psychological interventions for treating antenatal depression. (Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2007)

Psychotherapy may relieve postpartum depression "Symptoms of postpartum depression appear to be reduced by any psychosocial therapy, with women opting for this treatment doing better than those who try to struggle through with no treatment at all, findings of a study review suggest. Many women experience mild, short-term depressive symptoms, or "baby blues," shortly after delivery, while others - about 13 percent - develop more serious postpartum depression, according to lead author Dr. Cindy-Lee Dennis of the University of Toronto. Although antidepressant drugs can be effective in treating depression, about 50 percent of new mothers want to avoid taking drugs. "

Screening for postnatal depression: not a simple task. (Aust N Z J Public Health. 2007) "CONCLUSIONS: A well-established program of universal screening was not effective in detecting probable depression in women. There was little evidence of direct feedback from GPs about women referred as a result of screening and no collaborative planning for affected women. Before universal screening of women for postnatal depression can be recommended, better evidence of its feasibility and acceptability are required, alongside convincing evidence that screening leads to improved outcomes for women."

The Role of Exercise in Treating Postpartum Depression: A Review of the Literature (Journal of Midwifery & Women's Health 2007)

Treatment of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders: a review. (Can J Psychiatry. 2007)

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