Although it would be hugely reassuring if we could pin - point one, specific, cause of
perinatal mood and anxiety disorders like PPD, experts in the field have not yet been able to be absolutely sure what causes these issues.
Not exact matches
In light of the recent uproar over the article on antidepressants
and pregnancy that was published this week on the New York Times «Well Blog, I thought I would pause today on the unknowns that likely burden every single mom who suffers with a
perinatal mood or
anxiety disorder like PPD.
Depression or
anxiety during or after pregnancy is an illness best described as a
perinatal mood or
anxiety disorder (PMAD)
and is as real as any other medical condition,
like a heart disease, cancer, a broken leg or diabetes.
Also called
perinatal emotional complications,
perinatal mood and anxiety disorders include conditions
like depression,
anxiety,
and obsessive - compulsive
disorder and can occur any time during pregnancy
and the first year of parenting.