Some complementary or alternative medicine may help
improve symptoms of postpartum depression.
Not exact matches
I am glad to see so much awareness being spread for
postpartum and prenatal
depression, but when I looked into the eyes
of a puzzled lactation consultant as I describe my
symptoms, I know we have a long way to go to
improve postpartum care.
Studies conducted on different populations have generally demonstrated that parenting support programmes encourage positive parenting practices, strengthen parent — child relationships and promote the mental health
of parents.11 — 17 Previous studies have linked parenting support programmes with an improvement
of parents» sense
of competence, 18 19 which, in turn, has an impact on parents» mental health.20 According to Bandura's theory on self - efficacy, stronger self - efficacy in child rearing leads to better satisfaction in parenting and decreased stress and
depression.21 Some studies have found a positive relationship between parents» sense
of competence and parenting behaviour22 and that increased maternal self - efficacy is associated with decreased depressive
symptoms in
postpartum mothers.23 To date, it is unclear whether parenting support programmes are effective in
improving the mental health
of parents directly or via increased self - efficacy and satisfaction in the parenting role.
Recognizing the opportunity to use the MIECHV program to help
improve new mothers» mental health, many states are building on promising approaches to address
postpartum depression directly through home visiting programs in effective, innovative ways.27 In 2014, 68 percent of state MIECHV - funded programs increased screenings for maternal depressive symptoms and improved referral rates among pregnant women or women enrolled in home visiting programs.28 Additionally, 70 percent of state programs reported improvements to parents» emotional well - being by successfully lowering reported parental stress and reducing rates of depressive symptoms among participating families.29 For example, Moving Beyond Depression is a program that uses in - home cognitive behavioral therapy to ameliorate, not just screen for, maternal d
depression directly through home visiting programs in effective, innovative ways.27 In 2014, 68 percent
of state MIECHV - funded programs increased screenings for maternal depressive
symptoms and
improved referral rates among pregnant women or women enrolled in home visiting programs.28 Additionally, 70 percent
of state programs reported improvements to parents» emotional well - being by successfully lowering reported parental stress and reducing rates
of depressive
symptoms among participating families.29 For example, Moving Beyond
Depression is a program that uses in - home cognitive behavioral therapy to ameliorate, not just screen for, maternal d
Depression is a program that uses in - home cognitive behavioral therapy to ameliorate, not just screen for, maternal
depressiondepression.
While Rosa did not talk specifically in the Save the Children video about
postpartum depression, research shows that stressful life events, including premature birth, are risk factors for maternal
depression.24 Evaluation studies confirm that women who participated in home visiting programs were less likely to demonstrate
symptoms of depression and reported
improved mental outlook when compared with control groups
of women who did not participate in home visiting.25 For example, parents participating in the Child First model — one
of the 20 evidence - based models eligible to receive funds from the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting program — experienced lower levels
of stress and
depression at the end
of the program compared with parents who did not participate.26