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Post-Partum Depression
Information on post-partum depression.
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Post Partum Depression: Are You At Risk?
Almost all women will develop the post partum "blues" after giving birth, but an alarming percentage are also at risk for developing post partum depression.
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The Many Shades of the Blues: Busters and Recommendations
We’ve all had a case of the Blues, at least once in our lives. A day or two when we just can’t find anything to smile about. The extent of your blues and range from baby blue the darkest of blue.
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Post-partum Depression
About 13 percent of new mothers experience post-partum depression. New research shows that counseling and peer support might be more help than anti-depressant drugs.
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Preventing Post-Partum Hair Loss
The dreaded "post-partum shed" can add to the stress of a new baby and leave mothers feeling depressed about their appearance.
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Post Partum Depression
Post partum (or post-natal) illness is believed to affect up to 20% of new mothers as well as some fathers, although there are no certain statistics for PPD in men.
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"When will I be Normal?" The Physical Changes of Post-Partum
There are many physical changes in the days and weeks following childbirth. Here's a summary of what to expect.
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Beating Post-Partum Depression
Just when you think that motherhood brings instant bliss, think again. Post-partum blues could bring horror and nightmares to unsuspecting new mothers.
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Becoming Daddy: Post-partum for Fathers
The emotions men commonly experience as they make the transition to parenthood, and some practical ideas to help dads as they find and settle into their new roles.
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Darker Shades Of Baby Blue: Post Partum Depression And Beyond
The difference in severity between Baby Blues, Postpartum Depression and Postpartum Psychosis are defined here.
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Easing the Transition to Parenthood
How to create a "post-partum plan" to ease the adjustments when your baby arrives.
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Influence of Energetic Bodywork at a critical time- a personal experience
A short story about my personal experience with Reiki enabled healing.
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Nobody told me I'd feel like this!
Post-partum is a time of emotional contrasts. You will likely experience a mix of love and frustration, joy and sadness, pride and guilt. Surprised? Read on to see how such a mix of emotions can be present in the lives of new mothers.
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Post Partum Depression In Men
Post Partum Depression is thought to occur in anywhere from 10 to 25% of new fathers, compared to between 14 and 30% of new mothers.
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Post-partum in the NICU
When your baby is premature or sick....
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Post-Partum Traditions and Concerns
Learn about various post-partum traditions among Muslim women and get some ideas on helping new mothers relax after giving birth.
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Reiki and Meditation For Pregnancy
Reiki and other forms of energy work are very helpful in preparing both the body and mind during pregnancy for the eventual birth. Doing some simple breathing exercises and visualizations can help energy in balance. Balance is the key to wellness of the whole body. The meditations provided can also be modified to be used when one isn’t pregnant at all. They are very easy to follow and use the breath and visualization to create a peaceful spirit.
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Suicide - a preventable outcome
Suicide is a complicated outcome of mental illness. We usually explain it in terms of why someone committed suicide, as if there was a rational answer. Each year more people I know die from suicide, which is a tragedy, because suicide is a very preventable cause of death.
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What's Normal? Breast Changes During Post-Partum
Just as you experienced many changes in your breasts during pregnancy, the days and weeks after your baby is born will also bring many breast changes.
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Causes of Post-Natal Depression
Recent research on the causes of post-natal depression & the effect of giving birth to male infants. Plus, info on the connection between baby blues & breast feeding.
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Debut Novel: The Outlander
Hang on to your hat as the widow Mary Boulton runs across the pages of acclaimed short fiction and poetry writer Gil Adamson's debut novel The Outlander.
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Gift Basket Ideas for a Breastfeeding Mother
Establishing breastfeeding can be a tiring and thankless process. Encourage a new mother with a care package full of goodies to help support her nursing.
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Life After a Surrogate Birth
What does a surrogate REALLY go through in the days following giving birth? And what should the new parents of the baby she carried know to help her through this time?
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Losing Weight After Pregnancy
New mothers often can't find the time or energy to work out or may not like leaving their baby to do so. There are a variety of exercises moms can do with their babies.
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Emotions After Caesareans
I expected to experience the post partum "blues", but the feelings that ran through me went much further than that.
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Breastfeeding and Natural Family Planning
Is breastfeeding an effective method of birth control? Are breastfeeding and natural family planning compatible?
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Whose body is this, anyway?
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Control Your Food Cravings
It is easy to give in to the lure of too much calorie consumption. Learn how to fight the temptation once and for all.
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Exercising with your Baby
After pregnancy you are not only getting to know your beautiful new baby, you are also getting to know your surprising new body.
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Fashion Faux Pas to Avoid
While there are as many awkward faux pas as there are human beings, some of the worst ones can happen to women!
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How to Cope With Postpartum Depression
Dr. Dalfen's book When Baby Brings the Blues is a comprehensive resource for women suffering from PPD and their partners.
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Moms That Dress Like Teenagers
A new breed of insecurities have made their way into the psyche's of not only teens, but their mothers as well.
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Stop "Muffin Top" From Happening to You!
Learn to avoid these bra and pants blunders that are sure to sabotage your shape and your style.
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The New Botox
Many of us today spend loads of time and money undergoing cosmetic surgery, both invasive and non invasive. There is something far simpler that can have lasting change.
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There May be Worse Postpartum Experiences!
Childbirth is exhausting, followed by the aches, sleeplessness and swirling hormones, but spare a thought for Cambodian mums, for whom ritual 'roasting' then begins.
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Why Is Hand Washing Important?
Most of us take for granted the knowledge that hand washing is essential for good personal hygiene. But this wasn't always the case.
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Women and Emotional Counseling
Women face many emotional hurdles, and sometimes individual professional counseling is necessary. Various types of therapy are available.
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Baby Love and The Mighty Toddler by Robin Barker
Revised and updated, Robin Barker's bestselling guides to caring for a new baby and surviving the toddler years offer practical advice for parents of young children.
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Fiqh of Ramadan
Many people are surprised at how simplified things can be in Ramadan. Why make fasting difficult if it doesn't have to be? The Quran and Sunnah have already laid it out.
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Manic Depression
What I thought was Post Partum Depression turned out to be Bipolar AKA Manic Depression. Here is my experience ...
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Pregnancy and Thyroid Disease
Your unborn child can be effected by your thyroid disease. Careful monitoring is necessary to maintain both your health and the health of your baby.
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What is the WIC Program?
The WIC Program provides nutrition education and healthy supplemental foods to pregnant or nursing women and their young children, provided they qualify.
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What to Do with the Baby's Placenta
The afterbirth or placenta, sometimes viewed as unsightly, is regaining acceptance for medicinal use or in post-birth rituals to celebrate the baby's arrival.
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Why I Recommend Progesterone Cream
I receive a lot of emails asking what I recommend to get pregnant. There are actually three things I recommend; 50 mg of vitamin B6 a day, at least one glass of plain decaf tea, and using a natural progesterone cream after ovulation. Of the three items, the top recommended one is the progesterone cream.
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Pregnancy: Recommended Resources
I've just had a baby girl (that's the reason for no article in October, sorry about that) and thought an article on pregnancy and childbirth related resources would be worthwhile to librarians and other Suite readers.
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Fall And Winter Depression
Do you seem to get depressed every winter? You may have Seasaonl Affective Disorder and there is help for you!
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It's a...Parent!
A review of a humorous musical CD about pregnancy and parenthood.
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Procreate (Part 3)
The concluding paragraphs of my journey towards mamahood.

"Sweaty Palms"
This is a description, along with a brief overview, of my personal anxiety attack.
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Avoiding Water Intoxication in Babies
Diluting infant formula with water or supplementing an infant's diet with water can cause water intoxication and malnutrition in a baby.
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