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Spotting and bleeding during pregnancy

Struggling with antenatal depression

Delphi Ellis, founder of www.depression-in-pregnancy.org.uk tells of her struggle with antenatal depression and how it sparked a mission to help other women in the same situation. A little about me My first child, a healthy baby girl, was delivered by Caesarian after a very stressful labour. I was 20 years old. My second pregnancy, several years later, ended in…

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Spotting and bleeding during pregnancy

Pregnant and stressed?

Besides the physical stresses of pregnancy (nausea, backache, swelling, etc.), many pregnant women also face their own situational stresses, such as work life, finances, and family relationships. Add in all the questions and even fears you might face regarding your pregnancy, and you may really be feeling the pressure. How do I know if I’m stressed? You may already have…

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Spotting and bleeding during pregnancy

Antenatal depression

Antenatal depression is surprisingly common yet not much is known about it. Pregnancy is a time when the world expects you to be a cheery person – blooming with good health and optimism (despite morning sickness and other problems). However, according to a study carried out in 2001 by Dr Jonathan Evans at Bristol University,…

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Anxiety in pregnancy

No matter how much your pregnancy was wanted and planned for, and no matter how much you are looking forward to the birth of your baby, you may have moments of anxiety and even fear. Sometimes, severe anxiety can cause physical symptoms, including palpitations (rapid beating of your heart), headaches, nausea, diarrhoea and rashes. Anxiety…

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Young mothers more likely to suffer with depression

13th November 2008 Young mothers more likely to suffer with depression Women who become mothers as teenagers or in their early 20s are more likely to suffer depression during pregnancy than older mothers, UK researchers say. An 11-year study of 176 families found children born to women aged 16 to 22 are also more likely…

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Pregnancy tears

It’s a well-known fact that many women become emotional wrecks while pregnant. A sad song or film and anything with children and animals in it can reduce even the steeliest temperament to tears. But what’s the silliest thing you’ve ever cried about during those nine months of hormonal upheaval? babyworlders confess all.. Crying over spilt tea…

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Pregnancy Depression is Widespread

Experiencing depression during pregnancy is more common than suffering from it after the birth, according to the results of a large study. Over 9,000 women took part in the research, which was conducted in the Avon area between April 1 1991 and December 31 1992, and the results have just been published in the British…

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