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Ways to Prevent Postpartum Depression
... severe mood swings, known as baby blues, and 10 percent suffer major postpartum depression (PPD... of Postpartum Depression: Causes and Consequences. A study of more than 1,000 mothers found that those who... delivery. But chemistry can't explain everything; otherwise, all new mothers would plummet into depression...
Quiz: Could You Be Exhibiting Symptoms of Postpartum Depression?
Having a baby is a joyous event for most women. After childbirth, however, more than 80 percent of women suffer from a mild form of sadness, fear, anger, or anxiety. But if those baby blues don't go away after a week or two, it may signal a more serious problem. Take our quiz and find out if you may be showing signs of postpartum depression.
Could Postpartum Depression Happen to You?
...While postpartum depression (PPD) could strike anyone, there are some factors that increase your... are seven times more likely to develop postpartum depression. Keep in mind that you may not have necessarily... to function. Severe PMS: Because postpartum depression seems to be triggered in part by hormonal changes...
10 Steps to Sleep-Training Success
You don't have to cry it out to eliminate your baby's nighttime wakings. Kim West, author of "Good Night, Sleep Tight: The Sleep Lady's Gentle Guide to Helping Your Baby Go to Sleep Must-Know Advice from the Sleep Lady" and "The Good Night, Sleep Tight Workbook", explains how to implement her Sleep Lady Shuffle -- and have the whole family snoozing better in two weeks.
A Wall of Silence: When Mom Has Depression
... for postpartum depression (PPD) after the birth of her second child. Our society portrays motherhood as a time... months, the condition is considered postpartum depression. When PPD isn't treated, it can last for a year... immediately suspected she was depressed. "I thought, 'What do I have to be depressed about?' I'd always been a...
6 Postpartum Body Problems--And How to Fix Them
Your pregnancy pounds ultimately go away, but what about c-section scars, sagging breasts, stretch marks or varicose veins? Here, tips to recover from some of the biggest body issues after baby.
When a Baby Brings the Blues
In the weeks after our daughter was born, my wife sank into a deep depression. It was months before she could finally experience the joy of motherhood.
4 Painful Postpartum Problems
Nobody wants to talk about vaginal tears, pelvic prolapse or hemorrhoids, but they do happen to some women after labor and delivery. Here, what to expect and how to deal with them.
Your Preparing for Baby Checklist
Few women who've done it would say that giving birth is easy. But preparing the way helps. Here are some last-minute tips to get ready for your big day.
Baby Development Tracker
Follow your baby's growth and learn about all of the milestones he'll reach in his first year! Plus, you'll find Health and Safety Information and Mom Must-Know Tips for each week.
Your Body After Baby
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Baby Sleep Myths Every Parent Should Know
Grandparents, friends, and society flood parents with well-meaning advice, but how can Mom and Dad be sure they are receiving accurate information? With help from Dr. Andrew Adesman and his book "Baby Facts", we separate baby myths from reality.
6 Milestones That Make a Mom
Just as your baby develops from an unbelievably tiny bundle into a full-fledged little person, hitting many momentous milestones along the way, so it goes for you. The only difference is, you don't find parental milestones in most parenting books.
9 Surprising Postpartum Aches and Pains
You expect to be a little sore after delivery, but the truth is, you may experience days or weeks of postpartum problems. From bloated breasts to weird cramps, here's how to deal with them.
