Some women become depressed when they are pregnant or after they give birth. Other women notice that their depression gets worse during pregnancy.
No one knows the exact cause of depression during or after pregnancy. It may have something to do with:
* Stress
* Hormones - After a woman has a baby, her hormone levels drop quickly.
* Having depression before you get pregnant.
* Lack of support from family and friends.
* Young age – The younger you are when you have your baby the more likely you are to become depressed.
Women should talk to their doctor about the risks of taking depression medicines during pregnancy.
Depression can make it hard for woman to take care of herself and her baby. It is important to talk to your doctor about your feelings. Also, try to get some help from your family, friends, or a support group.
* Ask a relative to watch your baby for a few hours.
* Join a group for new mothers.
* Ask a friend to cook a meal for your family or to help with chores.
"The Baby Blues"
Having a baby can be a joyful time. However, some women cry a lot and feel sad right after they have a baby. This is called "the baby blues". This feeling usually goes away after about two weeks.
If you still feel sad after two weeks, go to your doctor or clinic. You may be depressed. This type of depression is called postpartum depression
because it starts after a woman has a baby. A woman can have this kind of depression up to one year after she has a baby.
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Friday, May 6, 2011
Depression- Can Be Treated
Do you feel depressed? Do not feel ashamed. Women are more likely than men to feel depressed. About 1 woman in 5 has depression in the U.S.
There is hope.
Depression can be treated with medicine or counseling. Sometimes both are used. Talk to your doctor to find out what will work best for you.
Use this guide to help you talk to your doctor or pharmacist about medicines called antidepressants (an-tee-de-press-ants) that can help to treat depression. Ask your doctor to tell you about all of the risks of taking the different medicines. This guide only talks about some of the risks.
Signs of Depression
Everyone feels sad at times. People with depression feel sad most days. These feelings can get in the way of everyday life.
If you are depressed, you may:
* Feel sad
* Feel tired all the time
* Sleep too little or all the time
* Cry a lot
* Lose interest in eating
* Eat too much
* Have trouble paying attention
* Feel nervous or cranky
* Think about death or try to kill yourself
* Notice that things that used to make you happy, do not make you happy anymore
Talk to your doctor about your feelings if you have noticed these signs for at least 2 weeks. Only your doctor or counselor can tell you if you have depression.
http://depressionhelpfast.com
There is hope.
Depression can be treated with medicine or counseling. Sometimes both are used. Talk to your doctor to find out what will work best for you.
Use this guide to help you talk to your doctor or pharmacist about medicines called antidepressants (an-tee-de-press-ants) that can help to treat depression. Ask your doctor to tell you about all of the risks of taking the different medicines. This guide only talks about some of the risks.
Signs of Depression
Everyone feels sad at times. People with depression feel sad most days. These feelings can get in the way of everyday life.
If you are depressed, you may:
* Feel sad
* Feel tired all the time
* Sleep too little or all the time
* Cry a lot
* Lose interest in eating
* Eat too much
* Have trouble paying attention
* Feel nervous or cranky
* Think about death or try to kill yourself
* Notice that things that used to make you happy, do not make you happy anymore
Talk to your doctor about your feelings if you have noticed these signs for at least 2 weeks. Only your doctor or counselor can tell you if you have depression.
http://depressionhelpfast.com
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