Experiences and meanings of postpartum depression in women in. As i searched the internet for depression information, i realized an overnight quick fix is not possible with depression. The mothertomother postpartum depression support book. Online shopping for postpartum depression from a great selection at books store. List of books and articles about postpartum depression. There is no way to know how long a womans postpartum depression symptoms will last. I was really excited about being pregnant and i felt so well i didnt expect any problems at all. However, fathers and adoptive parents can experience postpartum depression too. Numerous studies have consistently associated marital factors such as conflict, dissatisfaction and support with the risk for ppd. Here is a collection of recommended books about perinatal mood and anxiety.
Maternal postnatal depression, causes and consequences. Speaking up and sharing my own story and the stories of other women turned running in triangles into a beacon of light for those women who were lost and suffering in the darkness. Postpartum mood disorders books psi postpartum support. In the novel the memory child by steena holmes, dryer said she saw it accurately portrayed in fiction. However if these feelings are severe, the woman may be suffering from postpartum depression. It inspired me to create a safe place for women to share their postpartum depression stories, without judgement, or requirements or any degree of difficulty. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to describe womens understanding. Highly recommend for anyone suffering their own depression, or who has a loved one suffering, as it truly is a window into the darkness they are fighting. Hiltunen, pauliina, maternal postnatal depression, causes and consequences department of paediatrics, university of oulu, p. Apr 25, 2017 the postpartum health alliance is a nonprofit dedicated to supporting women postpregnancy in all of their mental health matters. Feb 16, 2014 advocates say the usa hasnt made enough progress in postpartum depression. Postpartum depression is a form of major depression experienced by an estimated one in eight mothers. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to describe womens understanding of their partners or husbands involvement in the midst of ppd. And id been semieducated on the warning signs of postpartum depression.
This study used interview data from a larger study of northern and. It has adverse effects upon the coping abilities of women, their. Symptoms may be similar to those common to the blues, but other, more disturbing symptoms may result in the interruption in performance of daily activities. Postpartum depression is the most prevalent emotional problem during a womens lifespan. Untreated postpartum depression may last for 3 to 14. But the the author goes into full depth about her battles with depression, postpartum depression and her abuse as a child. Dec 21, 2015 after my older brother bill was born, my mother had a devastating postpartum depression. She had been married for more than two years and was expecting her first child, a baby boy. The main purpose of this article is to briefly describe different theoretical perspectives of postpartum depression. Around one in seven women can develop postpartum depression ppd.
We asked mums if they would share their postnatal depression stories. They were excited to share that they found a series of selfhelp parenting books to be particularly. I expected to feel joy, but all i felt like in those first weeks was regret, guilt, oh the overwhelming guilt, fear, and the most deep depression. When my daughter was 4 months old and my two older children were just 5 and 7 years old. Mild depressive symptoms are common among women following the birth of a child. This book provides a comprehensive look at effective therapy for postpartum depression. Dec 31, 2005 thought it was simply about severe postpartum depression. Emily dryer, a former obstetrics nurse, has seen postpartum depression in real life. As a new mother, you may have experienced feelings like the above. And doctors say there are more support groups and selfhelp books on postpartum depression. This book is distributed under the terms of the creative commons. But what i didnt know, was that postpartum anxiety was a real thing. Using a blend of professional objectivity, evidencebased research, and personal, straightforward suggestions gathered from years of experience, this book brings the reader into the private world of therapy with the postpartum woman. Postpartum depression postpartum major depression postpartum depression occurs in 10 15% of women.
Here you will find guest post submissions from bloggers and amateur writers who have bravely chosen to share their own personal stories of battling postpartum depression, anxiety and other maternal mental health conditions. The group focuses on mood disorders, depression, and anxiety in. Different from the baby blues, postpartum depression can cause severe. The resulting depression how it is experienced, and how it might be relievedis the subject of natasha mauthners insightful and compassionate book, which recounts the stories of new mothers. Read patient stories about postpartum depression and learn how to share. I was diagnosed with postpartum depression ppd in january of 2003. Judy dippel, breaking the grip of postpartum depression. Although less common, postpartum depression is of more concern, affecting about one out of 10 new mothers, and lasting for as long as a year after birth. I should be happy and proud, but i feel so down and anxious, even angry. The best books on postnatal depression its a mood disorder that affects 1 in every 10 new mothers.
Psychodynamics of postpartum depression lawrence d. Untreated postpartum depression may lead to several consequences such as child, infant, fetal, and maternal. In this intimate and moving graphic memoir, teresa wong writes and illustrates the story of her struggle with postpartum depression in the form of a letter to her. Here, we select five books that provide an understanding of postnatal depression. A literature search was conducted in psych info, pubmed, and science direct between 1950 and 2015. Postpartum depression is a severe form of clinical depression related to pregnancy and childbirth. Read stories of hope postpartum depression support. The best books on postnatal depression evening standard. You are not the only one to experience this confining, crazy making inner chaos within yourself. I was having horrible intrusive thoughts about harming my baby, suicidal thoughts and a lot of anxiety. Walk toward wellness with real facts, real stories, and real god. We tried several medications for depression until he found an antidepressant medication that i could handle. Parenting through severe postpartum depression todays parent.
There is hope in knowing this about postpartum depression. Id been cautioned of the baby blues, and told they were just a part of wild hormones during those first two weeks or so. Freeing yourself from chronic unhappiness mark williams, john teasdale, zindel segal, kabat zinn. Postpartum depression can be a crippling, devastating and lifealtering condition. I felt angry mostly, i was irrational, irritable and constantly annoyed. Women seek progress in treating postpartum depression. Understanding postpartum depression watchtower online library. Discover librarianselected research resources on postpartum depression from the questia online library, including fulltext online books, academic journals, magazines, newspapers and more. Written by four scientists, this book offers a unique approach to dealing with depression by bringing together scientific and meditative practices. Some women with postnatal depression will experience a prolonged or relapsing illness that may last until their children enter school. Real stories from women who lived through it and recovered poulin, sandra on. Some of the best books books for women who have postpartum depression or related illnesses like postpartum anxiety or ocd. Here is a collection of recommended books about perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. Additional articles and book chapters were referenced from these sources.
A selfhelp guide for mothers by pacific postpartum support society. This blog was originally published on scratch mommy in october 2014 with the headline, my journey. Antenatal and postnatal depression abbys story tommys. Most of the awareness regarding postpartum depression focuses on biological mothers. Discover the best postpartum depression in best sellers. I was 18 when my son was born and had it quite bad now 16 months old.
Vitamin b6 has known to be involved in postpartum depression via its conversion. Postpartum depression is a serious, but treatable medical illness involving feelings of extreme sadness, indifference andor anxiety, as well as changes in energy, sleep, and appetite. Hollys story lizs daughter my mum told me when i was old enough that she had suffered from postnatal depression after giving birth to me and my older sister. Jan 12, 2017 she is actively involved with the organization pacific postpartum support society, where she has helped women share their stories of mental illness. Box 5000, fin90014 university of oulu, finland oulu, finland 2003 abstract a longitudinal followup study of postnatal depression was performed in the years 19952000 in the university of oulu. The baby was fine and there were no problems at all. Postpartum psychosis is much less common than postpartum depression, but it is an urgent matter requiring prompt consultation, institution of antipsychotic medication, and, potentially.
Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. The research on postpartum depression ppd to date suggests that there is a knowledge gap regarding womens perception of their partners role as carer and care activities they perform. Blum, md philadelphia, pennsylvania although there are numerous articles and books about postpartum depression. The complex relationship between postpartum depression ppd and the marital relationship is welldocumented in the nursing literature. If you have trouble drifting off, try a hot bath, a good book, or whatever helps you. Understanding postnatal depression the nice national institute for health and clinical excellence guidelines on antenatal and postnatal care say that healthcare professionals should, before and during pregnancy if possible, and after the birth, ask specific questions designed to detect signs of depression, and follow this up as appropriate. Id suffered from depression in the past on and off since i was 25 but at the point that simon and i got pregnant i was fine. As with other cases of depression, doctors often suggest counseling, also known as talk therapy. I think the biggest problem for me was the expectations i had in my mind about how i would feel. This is why it is critical for husbands, spouses or partners to seek their own support as soon as possible. A story about overcoming postpartum psychosis by jennifer moyer. She had a history of depression and generalized anxiety disorder. Home browse psychology mental health postpartum depression.