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Medical
Updates
Maternal postnatal depression and children's growth and behaviour during the early years of life: exploring the interaction between physical and mental health
Avan B, Richter LM, Ramchandani PG, Norris SA, Stein A. Arch Dis Child. 2010 Jul 26. [Epub ahead of print]
This South African study found an association between child behavior problems and stunted growth among children whose mothers experienced postpartum depression.
Effect of depot medroxyprogesterone acetate on postpartum depression.
Tsai R, Schaffir J.
Contraception. 2010 Aug;82(2):174-7. Epub 2010 Apr 13.
Investigators sought to determine if receiving an injected progestin contraceptive after birth predisposed women to PPD.
Assessment of Functioning in New Mothers.
Barkin JL, Wisner KL, Bromberger JT, Beach SR, Wisniewski SR.
J Womens Health (Larchmt). 2010 Jul 14. [Epub ahead of print]
Researchers concluded that although there are means of assessing depression status in the postpartum, a new measure is required in order to assess maternal functioning.
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In
The
News
Defending mothers who kill
Salon.com
How should the justice system handle mothers who kill their babies?
Canadian study: Skin-to-skin cuddles beneficial for new moms
National Post, July 9, 2010
A study found that mothers who held their infants skin-to-skin for several hours a day reported an increase in positive maternal feelings and suffered less postpartum depression than women who did not employ this technique.
Bryce Dallas Howard Opens Up About Postpartum Depression
People.com, July 22, 2010
The Twilight actress reveals that she suffered from postpartum depression after the birth of her son.
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Events
Calendar
2nd Annual Charity Golf Tournament to benefit Postpartum Support International
When: August 7
Where: Hutto, Texas
Infertility and Pregnancy Loss: Getting Your Patients the Emotional Help They Need
When: September 25
Where: La Jolla, CA
Association of Women's Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nurses 2010 Convention
When: September 25-29
Where: Las Vegas, NV
PSI Annual Conference 2010
When: October 27-30
Where: Pittsburg, PA
Med
Ed
Resources
Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses
Professional association for nurses who specialize in the care of women and newborns.
DrugWatch.com
This site provides details of prescription and over-the-counter medications, including side effects, recalls, and potentially harmful drug interactions.
EmpowHer: Postpartum Depression
Women can share and view personal video stories about PPD and learn about news, events, and information from experts.
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