Postnatal depression almost DOUBLES the risk of heart attacks and strokes, study reveals
6 months ago

Postnatal depression almost DOUBLES the risk of heart attacks and strokes, study reveals

Daily Mail  

Women diagnosed with depression around the time they give birth could have almost double the risk of heart problems in later life, a study suggests. Some 6.4 per cent of women with perinatal depression were diagnosed with cardiovascular disease, almost double the rate among women without the mental health condition Women were tracked an average of 10 years, with some monitored for up to 20 years after diagnosis. Some 6.4 per cent of women with perinatal depression were diagnosed with cardiovascular disease during the follow up, compared to 3.7 per cent of those who were not diagnosed with depression. Researchers found those diagnosed with perinatal depression had a 36 per cent increased risk of cardiovascular disease during the follow-up period. Women who suffered perinatal depression had a 20 per cent higher risk of heart disease compared to their sisters.

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Exercise can nearly halve the risk of postnatal depression
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Exercise can nearly halve the risk of postnatal depression

The Telegraph  

Exercise can halve the risk of baby blues, major research suggests. Overall, the odds of postnatal depression were reduced by 45 per cent among those who engaged in exercise compared with those who did not. ‘Gentle’ to ‘moderate’ activity They could restart exercise with “gentle” walks, which they can do with their babies, and then increase to “moderate” activity when …

Prenatal depression: A mother’s experience with a little-discussed problem.
10 months, 1 week ago

Prenatal depression: A mother’s experience with a little-discussed problem.

Slate  

For eight months, I tirelessly tracked my periods, stockpiled ovulation strips and pregnancy tests, and even borrowed a busty fertility statue curvy enough to make a Kardashian jealous. “We have this expectation that people are supposed to feel a consistent, simple way about something as enormous as creating and giving birth to and raising a baby, and that’s not fair,” …

'I cried all the time': What it's like to have postnatal depression
2 years, 6 months ago

'I cried all the time': What it's like to have postnatal depression

ABC  

As many as one in five women and one in 10 men experience depression in the year after the birth of their baby. Julie Borninkhof, CEO of Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia, says "hearing stories and conversations of others who have experienced perinatal mental health challenges can help in many ways." If you, or someone you know, needs help: PANDA …

Perinatal depression: Experts say positive support, counselling and early psychiatric involvement can help
2 years, 7 months ago

Perinatal depression: Experts say positive support, counselling and early psychiatric involvement can help

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: A study conducted by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation run LTMG Sion Hospital and published in the latest edition of Asian Journal of Psychiatry, has highlighted that people have low awareness of perinatal depression- a condition that occurs during pregnancy or the first-year after childbirth. The Sion Hospital study, done by the psychiatry department, showed a strong majority of the …

Britney Spears shared she had perinatal depression. This is what it means
2 years, 8 months ago

Britney Spears shared she had perinatal depression. This is what it means

ABC  

As Britney Spears went public this week with the news that she's expecting her third child, her euphoric pregnancy announcement came with the open admission about her mental health. "Regardless of the support systems you have around you, the experience of perinatal mental health, including anxiety and depression, can affect anyone, from any walk of life," she says. In a …

Fewer bouts of depression associated with reduced risk of heart disease – study
2 years, 10 months ago

Fewer bouts of depression associated with reduced risk of heart disease – study

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The findings of this study …

Parental depression and worse childhood mental health linked
3 years ago

Parental depression and worse childhood mental health linked

Live Mint  

According to a new study, children who live with a parent who has depression are more likely to develop depression and do not achieve educational milestones. Maternal depression is a known risk factor for depression in children and is associated with a range of adverse child health and educational outcomes including poorer academic attainment. In addition, the odds of achieving …

How to support someone with postnatal depression
3 years, 11 months ago

How to support someone with postnatal depression

ABC  

Shortly after the birth of her son, 33-year-old Anna was feeling upset and stressed. "It does take time to adjust to becoming a new parent, but when that struggle turns to a real feeling of being stuck within that depressed and anxious state, then we really need to get people support." If you, or someone you know, needs help: PANDA …

Your stories of antenatal anxiety and depression
4 years, 1 month ago

Your stories of antenatal anxiety and depression

ABC  

Warning: This story talks about experiences of suicidal ideation and mental ill health. If you, or someone you know, needs help: PANDA on 1300 726 306 Sands on 1300 072 637 Pregnancy, Birth and Baby helpline on 1800 882 436 Lifeline on 13 11 14 MensLine Australia on 1300 789 978 Beyond Blue on 1300 22 46 36 or online …

Postpartum Depression May Last Up to Three Years, Study Finds
4 years, 1 month ago

Postpartum Depression May Last Up to Three Years, Study Finds

News 18  

Postpartum depression is a very real and common condition in new mothers but also ignored by most, especially in our country. According to a study conducted by the National Institutes of Health, every 1 in 4 mothers experienced a high level of depressive symptoms nearly three years after giving birth. “Our study indicates that six months may not be long …

Study: Baby’s heartbeat can reveal if the mother is dealing with anxiety or depression
4 years, 3 months ago

Study: Baby’s heartbeat can reveal if the mother is dealing with anxiety or depression

Hindustan Times  

While mothers are advised to take less stress during pregnancy, a recent study has found that the babies of mothers dealing with anxiety or depression exhibit physiologically stronger signs of stress than babies of healthy mothers when given a standard stress test. Baby’s heartbeat can reveal if the mother is dealing with anxiety or depression These babies show a significantly …

What it's like to experience antenatal anxiety and depression
4 years, 5 months ago

What it's like to experience antenatal anxiety and depression

ABC  

For some people, pregnancy is a wonderful time. If you, or someone you know, needs help: PANDA on 1300 726 306 Sands on 1300 072 637 Pregnancy, Birth and Baby helpline on 1800 882 436 Lifeline on 13 11 14 MensLine Australia on 1300 789 978 Beyond Blue on 1300 22 46 36 or online resource Dadvice Crawling out of …

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