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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…
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,…
The shock of motherhood
Jillian Werb, mum of two, trained as a counsellor, her course included some research into the difficulties faced by new mothers, and the many things mothers feel guilty about. The result was this article, which she hopes encourages mothers to be ‘good enough ‘ rather then ‘perfect’. Becoming a mother is a huge change in a woman’s life…
New Helpline For Children With Cancer
A new, free telephone service for families facing the unimaginable when their child is diagnosed with cancer, was launched on Monday 31 October 2005, by CLIC Sargent, the UK’s leading children’s cancer charity. Isabella, 7, from Kent, who has battled childhood cancer, unveiled the Helpline number with her sister Eloise, 4, in a playroom at…
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Tagged Cancer, childhood cancer, CLIC Sargent, Consultant Oncologist, counselling, Eloise, Geoff Thaxter, Helpline, Helplines, Isabella, leukaemia, Liz, Maria Michelagnoli
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Depressed dads
Postnatal Depression in Men Post-natal depression, or PND, is thought to affect 1 in 10 new mothers but current research now suggests that up to 1 in 25 new fathers may also be affected by the condition. Depressed dads Although postnatal depression (PND) is a condition normally associated with mums, it has being increasingly observed…
Postnatal Depression Treatments
There are several treatments for postnatal depression. Your GP can help to find the best approach for you, whether that is medication, talking therapies or supportive counselling (or a combination). You should be told about all the likely benefits and risks so you can make the best choice of treatment for you. Don’t feel you…
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Tagged Antidepressant, Breastfeeding support, British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, British Psychological Society, CBT, chemical composition, chemical imbalance, Clinical Psychologist, Clinical psychology, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Cognitive Behavioural, Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, counselling, counsellor, depression, electricity, Electroconvulsive therapy, hallucinations, illness, local specialist, Major depressive disorder, Mental health, mental health specialist, Midwife, Postnatal, postnatal depression, private therapist, psychiatrist, Seizure, temporary solution, therapist, Treatment of bipolar disorder
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Postnatal depression : advice and support
You may find that the weeks and months after your baby is born are not the happy time you expected. If you are feeling tired, confused and unable to cope, you may be suffering from postnatal depression. Current medical opinion estimates that postnatal depression (PND) occurs in up to 15 per cent of new mothers, with different degrees of…
All newborns to be tested for sickle cell
20th October 2006 All newborn babies are to be tested for sickle cell disease as part of the standard heel prick test. The heel prick test, which has routinely been performed to test for a range of other diseases such as cystic fibrosis, involves pricking the baby’s heel to collect some small drops of blood. Sickle…
Fertility gene discovered
28th October 2005 Scientists have found the gene responsible for controlling a first key step in the creation of new life. Researchers from the UK and France believe the HIRA gene is involved in the events necessary for the fertilisation that take place once a sperm enters an egg. The scientists say that a fault in…
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Tagged Centre de Génétiqiue Moléculaire, Centre National, Cloning, counselling, Fertilisation, Fertility, Gene, Genetics, Infertility, Sex, University of Bath
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Epilepsy drugs could harm unborn babies
13 June 2001 Women who suffer from epilepsy are often unaware of the harm their medication could cause to unborn babies, a new report suggests. A study published in the consumer organisation magazine Health Which? claims that epileptic pregnant women are often not given essential information about the potential risks involved. Normal doses of the…
