What Causes Postpartum Depression?
- 4.01.2011
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Having a baby should be a time to celebrate, but sometimes a woman experiences a period of depression after giving birth or suffering from a miscarriage. Postpartum depression is commonly mistaken for the “baby blues,” but is actually much more serious and should not be taken lightly.
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What is Postpartum Depression?
- 1.27.2011
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Postpartum depression is a term used to describe a period of depression which may occur after a woman gives birth or suffers a miscarriage. Postpartum depression is commonly mistaken for “baby blues,” another episode of sadness which may commonly follow a woman giving birth. However, baby blues are typically far less severe and do not last nearly as long. The lists of symptoms below compare the two:
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Pregnant Women and Prescription Drug Abuse
- 2.08.2010
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There is a negative effect on the quality of life for those abusing prescription drugs. However, for pregnant women in this situation the concern is for the mother as well as the unborn child. It has been determined that around five percent of pregnant women have used illicit drugs at some time during their pregnancy. And the sad fact is this estimate is considered to be on the low end. The affects on the mother and unborn child include a higher risk for pre-eclampsia, low birth weight, delivery complications, not enough weight gain by the mother, postpartum depression, maternal suicide and a host of issues after the infant’s birth.
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