Not exact matches
Of the myriad women who do suffer with «baby blues», about ten percent will develop
postpartum depression, a condition in
which a woman will exhibit
symptoms such as:
These women may suffer from
postpartum depression, the most common complication
of pregnancy,
which has a later onset and more exaggerated
symptoms.
It is important to differentiate
postpartum depression from the baby blues,
which is a transient experience
of many
of the same
symptoms in the weeks following birth.
At first, you may wonder if you suffer from
postpartum depression which may not be so, but is a
symptom of depression.
Within the subgroup
of studies
which specifically focused on social support, they found that 14 studies showed no association between marital or partner status and depressive
symptoms or diagnosis whilst 13 studies showed that women who were married or cohabiting with the baby's father had fewer depressive
symptoms or a lower risk
of postpartum depression compared to women separated from their partner or not in a relationship during the first
postpartum year.
, 3 - 8 %
of mothers develop
postpartum thyroid disease (hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism or both),
which can also lead to
depression and some
of the other
symptoms I mentioned a moment ago.
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 Post Adoption
Depression Syndrome Adoptions Together (2013) Explores the prevalence of postpartum depression syndrome and the ways in which knowledge, preparation, and support can mitigate
Depression Syndrome Adoptions Together (2013) Explores the prevalence
of postpartum depression syndrome and the ways in which knowledge, preparation, and support can mitigate
depression syndrome and the ways in
which knowledge, preparation, and support can mitigate
symptoms.
For fathers who are experiencing
symptoms of postpartum anxiety and
depression which is often called Paternal Postnatal
depression which is often called Paternal Postnatal
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