Postnatal depression and marginalized women
A new study from the University of Warwick exposes the stark disparities within society that have long suppressed the voices of marginalized women dealing with postnatal depression.
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A new study from the University of Warwick exposes the stark disparities within society that have long suppressed the voices of marginalized women dealing with postnatal depression.
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The past few years have seen more attention being paid to maternal mental health. Many people are now aware of conditions such as postnatal depression, which affects one in seven mothers.
Aug 31, 2023
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We are sold the idea that becoming a new mother is the happiest time of your life. But for many women, the reality doesn't fit that perfect picture. Yes, they may love their baby very much but the broader impact of having ...
Aug 30, 2023
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New research led by the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King's College London has found that selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) treatment for postnatal depression is associated with ...
Aug 29, 2023
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Many people think of postnatal depression as a condition that only affects women. But in reality, postnatal depression affects almost as many men as women—with some research estimating it occurs in up to 10% of fathers.
Jun 5, 2023
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Perinatal mood disorders such as postnatal depression and perinatal anxiety, may affect both mothers and fathers simultaneously, finds a new systematic review and meta-analysis led by UCL researchers.
Jun 24, 2022
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For many dads, having a child is unplanned. What happens next can vary. One man said:
May 25, 2022
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The period after birth of a child is supposed to be a time of great happiness for women. However, a significant number of new mothers will experience a mental illness at this time.
Nov 11, 2021
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Children born to mothers who are depressed during and after pregnancy are more likely to develop depressive symptoms themselves by the age of 24, according to new research led by the University of Bristol.
Sep 23, 2021
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New parents often find themselves with negative self-image and feel alienated from support networks, new research has found.
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Postpartum depression (PPD), also called postnatal depression, is a form of clinical depression which can affect women, and less frequently men, typically after childbirth. Studies report prevalence rates among women from 5% to 25%, but methodological differences among the studies make the actual prevalence rate unclear. Among men, in particular new fathers, the incidence of postpartum depression has been estimated to be between 1.2% and 25.5%. Postpartum depression occurs in women after they have carried a child, usually in the first few months, and may last up to several months or even a year. Specifically, the onset of postpartum depression begins within 4 weeks and lasting up to 6 months after giving birth. Symptoms include sadness, fatigue, changes in sleeping and eating patterns, reduced libido, crying episodes, anxiety, and irritability. Although a number of risk factors have been identified, the causes of PPD are not well understood. Many women recover with a treatment consisting of a support group or counseling.
The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale, a standardized self-reported questionnaire, may be used to identify women who have postpartum depression.
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