The Postpartum Stress Center specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of prenatal and postpartum depression and anxiety disorders.
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- Founded:
- 1988 Location: Pennsylvania and New Jersey
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Double Tree Plymouth Meeting
Friday, March 5 at 9:00am
The Postpartum Stress Center New PPD website for support
Source: mommiescrytoo.com
Mommies cry too. Sometimes motherhood proves to be something a little less than blissfull. We've been there. Some days, we're still there. Like the time Carolyn's boys were screaming in an ice cream shop or when Kelly's daughter's "decorated" her car with chewed gum.
The Postpartum Stress Center Obvious but easy to forget holiday tip: Surround yourself with people & things that make you feel good. Avoid those that make you feel bad.
The Postpartum Stress Center Upcoming Dec 4-5 post-graduate training class is filled. Now accepting registration for our March 2010 training. See website for details.
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"Trait anxiety in Pregnant Women Linked to Smaller Infant Size" as reported in the November issue of Pediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology."Women
who report chronic, severe trait anxiety are at the highest risk of
having shorter gestations and delivering smaller babies," the study
authors write.The association between birth rate and anxiety is only related to SEVERE anxiety.
Source: www.askmyobgyn.com
Anxiety in Pregnant Women Linked to Smaller Infant Size Stress and anxxienty effects pregnancy outcomes in many ways, study shows Trait anxiety in pregnant women at the second and third trimesters ...
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Interesting review of data regarding controversial use of
antidepressants and increased risk of PPHN (persistent pulmonary
hypertension in newborns) indicates that the absolute risk is actually
extremely small, perhaps not enough to justify discontinuing meds
during pregnancy, according to Ruta Nonacs, MD, Mass General Hos...p,
Center for Women's Mental Health. Furthermore, some women may be making decisions that could seriously impact affect the risk of serious relapse.Read More
antidepressants and increased risk of PPHN (persistent pulmonary
hypertension in newborns) indicates that the absolute risk is actually
extremely small, perhaps not enough to justify discontinuing meds
during pregnancy, according to Ruta Nonacs, MD, Mass General Hos...p,
Center for Women's Mental Health. Furthermore, some women may be making decisions that could seriously impact affect the risk of serious relapse.Read More
Source: www.womensmentalhealth.org
MGH Center for Women’s Mental Health
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Postpartum OCD: Article on Babble, a popular online parenting site
written by Heather Turgeon. The article succinctly explains the
disorder, differentiates it from psychosis, and outlines why it is so
important to understand and treat it. Check it out!
The Postpartum Stress Center The Postpartum Stress Center was named one of the Top 50 Blogs for a Healthy Pregnancy. Check out their list for more resources.
Source: ultrasoundtechschool.org
What does it take to have a healthy pregnancy? If you’re ready for advice, online community support, first-hand experiences and more, then this list of the top fifty blogs for a healthy pregnancy is for you. ...
The Postpartum Stress Center "Never believe that a few caring people cannot change the world. For, indeed, they are the only ones who ever have." Margaret Mead
The Postpartum Stress Center Video on postpartum depression sponsored by WebMD and featuring Amber Koter-Pulin, PPD advocate and author of Beyond Postpartum blog. Great job, Amber!!
Source: www.webmd.com
WebMD Video: A life-altering event like having to care for a newborn can overwhelm those vulnerable to mood disorders.
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55 years ago (yikes) I was born 7 weeks early on my sister's birthday
in March. I was pretty big (5 lbs) for a preemie and relatively
unscathed. And look at me now, all fat and healthy! Katherine Stone at Postpartum Progress reminded me that November is Prematurity awareness month through the March of Dimes. Please support this important cause.
Source: marchofdimes.com
Every year, 20 million babies are born too soon, too small and very sick - half a million of them in the United States. This November is Prematurity Awareness Month. Join the March of Dimes and help us fight for preemies!
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"Pregnant women with symptoms of depression have a stronger biological
reaction to the seasonal flu vaccine" suggesting that women with
depression have compromised immune systems which could make them more
vulnerable to severe flu symptoms. These findings support the
recommendation that pregnant women become immunized wit...h the vaccine.
This info is in reference to the research led by lead author, LIsa
Christian assistant professor of psychiatry at Ohio State University
which will be published in the journal, Brain, Behavior, and Immunity.Read More
reaction to the seasonal flu vaccine" suggesting that women with
depression have compromised immune systems which could make them more
vulnerable to severe flu symptoms. These findings support the
recommendation that pregnant women become immunized wit...h the vaccine.
This info is in reference to the research led by lead author, LIsa
Christian assistant professor of psychiatry at Ohio State University
which will be published in the journal, Brain, Behavior, and Immunity.Read More
Pregnant women with symptoms of depression have a stronger biological reaction to the seasonal flu v
Source: www.news-medical.net
Pregnant women with significant symptoms of depression tend to have a stronger biological reaction to the seasonal flu vaccine than do women with lower depression levels, according to a new study.
The Postpartum Stress Center New book on postpartum depression for the Orthodox Jewish community. What a great addition to the list of PPD resources!
Source: blogs.forward.com
Delivering Jewish Women from Postpartum Depression
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There is a wonderful new book series for children written and published by Amy Koppelman, author of "Mouthful of Air" (a uniquely riveting novel about postpartum depression.) Amy
has developed a fabulous series of books dealing with medical
conditions and expresses them with thoughtful and informative words.
And the pict...ures are super! Check out her website. I'm certain her new work will touch the lives of many families. Congrats, Amy!Read More
has developed a fabulous series of books dealing with medical
conditions and expresses them with thoughtful and informative words.
And the pict...ures are super! Check out her website. I'm certain her new work will touch the lives of many families. Congrats, Amy!Read More
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Mededppd.org is recruiting participants to compare several treatment for PPD.
Here is the survey is for clients/patients.
Source: www.mededppd.org
Your participation in this survey is completely confidential (no identity is required and no personal identification will be kept).A psychiatry research team is planning a study to compare several treatments for women with postpartum depression. ...
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