Would like to see a website that confirms information. Thanks!
2006-09-15 05:14:06 · 7 answers · asked by julesl68 5 in Health ➔ Women's Health
The majority of patients suffer from this illness for more than 6 months and, if untreated, 25% of patients are still depressed a year later.
to distinguish PPD from the mild, transitory baby (maternity) blues, the symptoms must be present one month postpartum. Depression can also occur during pregnancy (ante-natal depression).
'Baby' or maternity blues are a mild and transitory form of 'moodiness' suffered by up to 80% of postpartum women. Symptoms typically last from a few hours to several days, and include tearfulness, irritability, hypochondriasis, sleeplessness, impairment of concentration, and headache. The maternity blues are not considered a postpartum depressive disorder.
The diagnostic criteria for postpartum depression (PPD) are the same as for major depression & Treatments for PPD are largely the same as for clinical depression in general. If the cause of PPD can be identified, treatment should be aimed at the root cause of the problem.
2006-09-15 05:24:20 · answer #1 · answered by aky m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're a new mother and have any of these symptoms, you have what are called the "baby blues." "The blues" are considered a normal part of early motherhood and usually go away within 10 days after delivery. However, some women have worse symptoms or symptoms last longer. This is called "postpartum depression."
good luck
2006-09-15 05:19:27 · answer #2 · answered by Practical Suzy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son is almost 20 months and I still have postpartum depression. I never got help until a few months ago. It has been the hardest thing to go through in my life. I feel I will never feel normal again. Take care of yourself and talk to your family doc. that's what I finally did. I wish I would have talked to him sooner.
2006-09-15 11:51:18 · answer #3 · answered by Angel G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Going on 10 years in this house.
2006-09-15 06:51:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Post partum depression can last a year, sometimes even longer.
There's tons of information online.
http://www.4woman.gov/faq/postpartum.htm#5
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Postpartum_depression
http://www.healthyminds.org/postpartumdepression.cfm
http://www.healthyminds.org/postpartumdepression.cfm
2006-09-15 05:21:17 · answer #5 · answered by trivial 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it varies from person to person. the important thing is to keep your doctor informed of your situation to ensure proper treatment
2006-09-15 05:18:24 · answer #6 · answered by mjdp 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
6months on wards it comes in all different types if you think you or any have this see Dr asap
2006-09-15 11:51:18 · answer #7 · answered by munchie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋