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How to Deal with Depression during Pregnancy: The Dilemma of Medication and Emotional Balance

By Beta on June 19, 2015 in Depression, Post Partum Depression

With new life on the way, pregnancy is supposed to be a joyous time for women. For many women, it is. But some women find themselves depressed during pregnancy, and that can make them confused, anxious and even ashamed. Complicated medical issues arise when a pregnant woman suffers from depression. Women face troubling choices because […]

Help for New Moms with Postpartum Depression (PPD)

By Beta on March 19, 2015 in Post Partum Depression

Just about everyone expects that the birth of a child automatically fosters feelings of happiness and joy in the mother. However, most people do not realize that about 10 to 15 percent of women develop Postpartum Depression (PPD). PPD usually emerges in the first 2 to 3 months following childbirth but can also develop anytime […]