| Postpartum Depression: Myths & Facts |
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Postpartum Depression: The myths and the facts Myth: That postpartum mood disorders are rare. They are actually common. Women just don't talk about it, because it's socially unacceptable to admit how they are struggling with motherhood. Nearly 1 out of 5 women suffer from a mood disorder after giving birth. Myth: That women who suffer through it alone are superior than those who seek treatment. In fact, the women who suffer through it without seeking treatment are making their babies suffer through it as well. Depression causes some moms to be insensitive and emotionally unavailable to their babies, and the negative interaction affects the baby's social, emotional and cognitive development. Myth: That you can't take anti-depressants if you are nursing a baby. You can. There are drugs that have been well researched and are believed to have little if any effect on your baby. FACT: An untreated postpartum mood disorder can result in marital tension, domestic violence, child neglect, and child abuse. FACT: A treated postpartum mood disorder will result in healthier and happier parents and healthier and happier children. |
| Last Updated on Thursday, 04 March 2010 03:02 |
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