For those who are needing extra support there is a national support system called Postpartum Support International. This organization helps to increase awareness about postpartum depression and assists in the prevention and treatment as well (PSI, 2015). Please see link for further information: http://postpartum.net/
Postpartum depression occurs in approximately 15-20% of those women who give birth each year (Guile et al., 2013).
Sarah, I was so glad to see that you included a resource for greater support in your blog. It is also a great help to include the link in the post. Postpartum depression is a serious condition that needs to be discussed.
ReplyDeleteMarissa thank you for your kind comments about this link. I know some readers will leave my blog to view this website however I think it contains vital information that could potentially help someone who is suffering from PPD.
DeleteWhat a great resource you linked to. As a former maternal-newborn nurse (now in education), I am highly aware of this often underdiagnosed disease. I have always wanted to bring more awareness to postpartum depression, so am glad to see this blog.
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DeleteDid they teach on this topic post partum?
Sharon
Leanne thank you for your kind comments about this resource I have provided. I completely agree that this is a very under-diagnosed disease and awareness should be heightened among the health care field.
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ReplyDeleteGreat topic for a blog. My sister had this with her first child. I can not personally relate, but hormones are powerful.
Sharon
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DeleteSharon, thank you for sharing your personal story with your sister and her having PPD with her first child. It must have been a very challenging experience for the entire family.
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