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Internet Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Postpartum Depression

Although postpartum depression (PPD) affects about 15% of all women after the birth of a child, most women with PPD receive no treatment. One of the problems has been inadequate screening for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. Over the last decade, there has been an emphasis on educating health care professionals to reliably screen for PPD; however, other obstacles to obtaining treatment remain. Many women cannot find appropriate treaters in their area. Others are not able to get childcare in order to attend weekly appointments. Given these limitations, it is important that we explore other types of interventions that might be used to reach and effectively treat women with PPD.

By |2014-09-12T09:35:02-04:00September 8th, 2014|Postpartum Depression, Postpartum Psychiatric Disorders, Psychotherapy, Treatment|Comments Off on Internet Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Postpartum Depression
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Breastfeeding and Postpartum Depression: Further Insights Into a Complicated Relationship

For decades, researchers have postulated a connection between breastfeeding and postpartum depression (PPD). Many have suggested that breastfeeding may protect against postpartum depression and have suggested that the cessation of breastfeeding may be a trigger [...]

By |2014-08-25T13:54:02-04:00September 3rd, 2014|Depressive Disorders, Postpartum Psychiatric Disorders, Prevalence & Risk Factors|Comments Off on Breastfeeding and Postpartum Depression: Further Insights Into a Complicated Relationship
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In the New York Times: Understanding Maternal Mental Illness

This week in the New York Times, there is a two-part story on maternal mental illness. Highlighting the experience of two women who became ill during the postpartum period, the articles focus on the range of disorders which can emerge during the postpartum period -- not only depression, but bipolar disorder, anxiety, OCD, and psychosis.

By |2015-07-09T11:32:02-04:00June 18th, 2014|Postpartum Psychiatric Disorders, Psychiatric Disorders During Pregnancy|Comments Off on In the New York Times: Understanding Maternal Mental Illness
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Netmums: An Internet-Based Intervention for Women with Postpartum Depression

While postpartum depression (PPD) affects about 10%-15% of women, most women with PPD do not receive any treatment.  Over the last decade, we have made progress in increasing awareness of postpartum mental health issues; however, there are still significant obstacles to obtaining treatment.  Women are not able to find appropriate treaters or cannot access care in a timely fashion, especially in more remote areas.  They may not have reliable childcare and thus cannot attend their own appointments.  Or they may simply be too depressed or anxious to leave their homes.

By |2015-07-09T11:56:58-04:00May 28th, 2014|Postpartum Depression, Postpartum Psychiatric Disorders, Psychotherapy, Treatment|Comments Off on Netmums: An Internet-Based Intervention for Women with Postpartum Depression
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New Study: First-Time Mothers at Greatest Risk for Severe Postpartum Illness

Previous studies have identified primiparity as a significant risk factor for postpartum psychosis and especially bipolar affective disorders.  This is the first study to quantify the risk of psychiatric illness after the first as compared to subsequent pregnancies.

By |2015-07-09T11:25:43-04:00May 9th, 2014|Postpartum Depression, Postpartum Psychiatric Disorders, Prevalence & Risk Factors|Comments Off on New Study: First-Time Mothers at Greatest Risk for Severe Postpartum Illness
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Can the EPDS Be Used During Pregnancy to Predict PPD?

Various instruments have been used to detect postpartum depression (PPD).  However, rather than waiting for depression to occur, can we possibly identify women during pregnancy who will go on to develop postpartum illness?  If we [...]

By |2014-04-17T10:54:34-04:00April 28th, 2014|Diagnosis & Screening, Postpartum Depression, Postpartum Psychiatric Disorders|Comments Off on Can the EPDS Be Used During Pregnancy to Predict PPD?
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Support Women and Families with PPD and Raise Public Awareness: Climb Out of the Darkness

This is from Katherine Stone at Postpartum Progress.  Katherine Stone has long been an advocate for women with perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.  In addition to her website which provides information and support, she has [...]

By |2014-04-11T15:51:10-04:00April 14th, 2014|Women's Mental Health|Comments Off on Support Women and Families with PPD and Raise Public Awareness: Climb Out of the Darkness
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Understanding the Heterogeneity of Perinatal Depression

Most studies evaluating the prevalence of perinatal depression are cross-sectional, meaning that depressive symptoms are measured at a single point in time.  Less information is available regarding the trajectory of perinatal depression.  In obstetric populations, it seems that there are women with briefer episodes of milder postpartum depressive symptoms, while others have more persistent and debilitating depressive symptoms after childbirth.  Other women experience depression during pregnancy.  Several studies suggest that there is considerable heterogeneity among women who experience depressive symptoms during pregnancy and the postpartum period.

By |2014-02-24T15:24:57-04:00February 24th, 2014|Psychiatric Disorders During Pregnancy|Comments Off on Understanding the Heterogeneity of Perinatal Depression
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