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posts related to: depression
Question: Traumatic birth experience
Q: “I feel a sense of panic and anxiety every time I think about the birth of my second baby three months ago. I just can’t seem to shake off the trauma of the experience – even though it was not a particularly horrific one! I am not depressed generally. What can I do to put…
Posted in Post natal-pregnancy, Pregnancy
Tagged Anxiety, birth trauma, depression, Midwife, panic, support
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Miscarriage
Some experts estimate that as many as one in four pregnancies ends in miscarriage. In legal terms in the UK, a miscarriage is defined as a pregnancy which ends in the loss of a baby before 24 weeks. After 24 weeks, if the baby is born and doesn’t survive, it’s known as a stillbirth and not…
Posted in Early signs of pregnancy, Miscarriage
Tagged blood clots, Blood clotting disorders, depression, Early pregnancy signs, Fertility, incompetent cervix, inevitable miscarriage, infection, late miscarriage, Miscarriage, Miscarriage Association, recurrent miscarriage, Stillbirth, threatened miscarriage, Vaginal bleeding, vaginal infection
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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,…
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…
Posted in Pregnancy, Pregnancy Health
Tagged antenatal depression, Baby, Caffeine, Cortisol, depression, headache, Miscarriage, nausea, Nicotine, Placenta, Pregnancy, premature birth, Sleepless Nights, Stress, tension headaches
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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…
Postnatal depression: help from partners and friends
Practical help from partners and friends Look after the babies, for example take them out for a walk in the buggy so your partner can have half an hour to herself. Play with them while she has a shower/ bath or gets dressed. Help with the baby-related chores, especially towards the end of the day…
Posted in Post natal-pregnancy, Pregnancy
Tagged depression, Help, PND, postnatal depression, Stress, support
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Postnatal Depression
Unfortunately you will not be able to predict how you will feel after the birth of your baby. All you can do is consider the possibility that you may suffer from postnatal depression or illness. There are so many factors to consider, such as the type of birth you had, the care you received, the…
The myth of the working ‘SuperMum’ is destructive
The Myth of the Supermum causes depression in mothers, according to Top Psychotherapist Marni Eisenberg. She was responding to a new survey from the University of Washington which surveyed 1,600 women and found that depression was more common in stay-at-home mums, and also seen in working mums who expect to successfully juggle it all. “Every…
Posted in Post natal-pregnancy, Pregnancy Health, Work Postnatal
Tagged depression, life balance, Postnatal, stay at home, supermum, working
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Postnatal Depression Resources
We have a list of organisations that can help with postnatal depression, muitple births, family support and relationship guidance. Courtesy of Tamba – www.tamba.org.uk
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…
