http://rutanonacs.com/blog21 For depressed women: pregnant, postpartum, infertile Mon, 07 Apr 2008 02:53:22 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Several recent studies have suggested that new fathers, not only mothers, can suffer from postpartum depression.  Fewer men are affected than women (about 3-5%), but it turns out that paternal depression can also have negative effects on the child.  Good Morning America will be doing a story on ... http://rutanonacs.com/blog21/2008/04/07/abc-news-to-interview-men-with-ppd/ Some studies have suggested that in some cultures, where sons are more highly valued, women who give birth to daughters are more vulnerable to postpartum depression; however, a recent French study has reported that women who give birth to sons are more likely to suffer postpartum depression than those having ... http://rutanonacs.com/blog21/2008/02/29/it%e2%80%99s-a-boy-giving-birth-to-a-boy-may-put-you-at-risk-for-postpartum-depression/ Although pregnancy has often been concerned a time of emotional well-being, several recent studies have indicated that women are vulnerable to depression during pregnancy. Analyzing data from the Kaiser Permanente Northwest HMO, researchers assessed the prevalence of depression before, during, and after pregnancy in a group of 4,398 women with ... http://rutanonacs.com/blog21/2008/01/17/one-in-7-women-suffer-from-depression-during-or-after-pregnancy/ According to multiple studies, it is estimated that about 10% to 15% of women suffer from depression during pregnancy. Given the concerns regarding the use of medications during pregnancy and the incomplete information regarding the reproductive safety of certain antidepressants, there is a need for effective non-pharmacologic options for ... http://rutanonacs.com/blog21/2007/12/21/bright-light-therapy-another-alternative-for-beating-the-blues/ First Thursday is a program from MedEdPPD.org. On the first Thursday of every month, registered users can participate in live teleconferences on various PPD topics and have the opportunity to address their questions to PPD experts like Katherine Wisner and Margaret Spinelli. In addition, downloadable PowerPoint slides for each teleconference ... http://rutanonacs.com/blog21/2007/12/14/first-thursday-teleconferences-on-postpartum-depression/ After delivery, women experience a dramatic drop in estrogen hormone levels. Many have hypothesized that this decline in estrogen levels may precipitate postpartum depression (PPD) in susceptible individuals, and several studies have explored the use of estrogen for the treatment of depression after delivery. In a double blind, placebo-controlled study ... http://rutanonacs.com/blog21/2007/12/14/can-estrogen-be-used-to-treat-postpartum-depression/ BlogHer, Postpartum Support International (PSI), and Postpartum Progress are joining forces and asking that you take action to help the MOTHERS Act advance to the Senate floor with the support of as many Senators as possible. What is the MOTHERS Act? The Moms Opportunity to Access Help, Education, Research and Support ... http://rutanonacs.com/blog21/2007/10/24/call-your-senator-and-get-support-for-the-mothers-act/ A Deeper Shade of Blue is now out in paperback. Here are some of the latest reviews: "Timely and critical. A lot has been written about postpartum depression but very little about depression as it pertains to the entire spectrum of childbearing, and rearing, and Dr. Nonacs has done a ... http://rutanonacs.com/blog21/2007/09/19/a-deeper-shade-of-blue-now-available-in-paperback/ Depression is common during pregnancy, affecting 10% to 15% of women.  While psychotherapy is an attractive option for the treatment of depression during pregnancy, all women do not respond to this intervention and many require pharmacotherapy.  Thus far, no antidepressants have yet been approved by the FDA for use during ... http://rutanonacs.com/blog21/2007/09/15/ssris-and-pregnancy-putting-the-risks-into-perspective/ October 11th is National Depression Screening Day. To find a screening site in your community, look here. For women who are pregnant or postpartum the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) is a good screening tool. You may find a copy of the EPDS here. An online version of the EPDS may ... http://rutanonacs.com/blog21/2007/09/11/national-depression-screening-day-3/