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Breastfeeding and Omega-3 Fatty Acids Help New Moms Fight Depression
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Breastfeeding and the good fats in Omega-3 fatty acids help new moms fight depression 5/3/2007  Mar 3, 2009 7:49 AM Amber K-P
Depression in Expectant Mothers
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More Expectant Mothers are Depressed By Corinna Underwood October 16, 2006  Dec 15, 2008 2:18 PM Amber K-P
Diabetic Moms at Greater Risk for Depression
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Pregnant women and new mothers with diabetes had nearly double the risk of developing postpartum depression as women without diabetes. February 25, 2009  Mar 3, 2009 6:50 AM Amber K-P
Do Men Get Postpartum Depression Too?
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Study Shows 1 In 10 Dads Has Moderate To Severe Postpartum Depression. May 6, 2008  Mar 3, 2009 7:11 AM Amber K-P
Early Diagnosis of Postpartum Depression Is Very Essential Among New Mothers
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The researcher says that the women should be screened for a period of 12 months after childbirth. 7/27/2006  Mar 3, 2009 7:45 AM Amber K-P
First-Time Parents’ Prenatal to Postpartum Changes in Health
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Up to 50% of mothers report postpartum depressive symptoms yet providers do a poor job predicting and preventing their occurrence. 2003  Mar 3, 2009 7:35 AM Amber K-P
Hormone may predict postpartum depression
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Spiking and sinking levels of a hormone that prepares a pregnant woman for the strain of childbirth may hold the key to why some women suffer postpartum depression. Feb 2, 2009  Mar 3, 2009 6:52 AM Amber K-P
Impacts of Perinatal Mood Disorder
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Impacts of Perinatal Mood Disorder February 4, 2008  Dec 15, 2008 2:23 PM Amber K-P
Likely Cause Of Postpartum Blues And Depression Identified
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Unique biochemical crosstalk that enables a fetus to get nutrition and oxygen from its mother's blood just may cause common postpartum blues, researchers say. Aug. 7, 2008  Mar 3, 2009 6:56 AM Amber K-P
Little Attention Paid to Effect of Parents' Depression on Their Children
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The Institute of Medicine notes there are large gaps in knowledge about the effects of parental depression on children and a need for multigenerational approaches to care.  Jul 15, 2009 9:09 AM Amber K-P
Melanie Blocker Stokes MOTHERS Act Moves Forward
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The Melanie Blocker Stokes MOTHERS Act, sponsored by Senators Menendez and Representative Rush, will help provide support services to women suffering from postpartum depression and psychosis. March 2, 2009  Mar 3, 2009 7:55 AM Amber K-P
Mom-to-mom support helps postpartum depression
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Counseling may not only help in treating postpartum depression but also in preventing it, new research suggests. January 16, 2009  Mar 3, 2009 6:54 AM Amber K-P
New Mothers And Postpartum Depression
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Mary Jo Codey, moms and Docs re: The Mother's Act  Jul 15, 2009 9:08 AM Amber K-P
NIMH Funds New Study on Family-Focused PPD Treatment
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Cynthia Battle, Ph.D., of Brown University and Butler Hospital in Providence, R.I., will develop and test a new, family-focused approach to treating postpartum depression. August 29, 2008  Mar 3, 2009 7:20 AM Amber K-P
Perinatal Mood Disorders: Understanding and Helping
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Perinatal Mood Disorders: Understanding and Helping by Vicky York  Dec 15, 2008 2:31 PM Amber K-P
Postpartum psychosis most likely in month after childbirth
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Problem plagues about one in 1,000. Study of first-time mothers suggests reduction in hormone levels could be a trigger. 2/9/09  Mar 3, 2009 7:51 AM Amber K-P
PPMD and genetic factors Nov. 08
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genetic factors Nov. 08  Dec 11, 2008 4:57 PM Amber K-P
Screening and intervention for depressive mothers of new-born infants
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Optimal intervention is important for women and their babies' mental health.  Mar 3, 2009 7:57 AM Amber K-P
Sleep and PPMD Study Dec 08
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Sleep Dec. 08  Dec 11, 2008 4:45 PM Amber K-P