Dear Colleague,
The effects of postpartum depression often reach beyond mom herself and can result in poor partner relationships, which can in turn exacerbate depressive symptoms for both mothers and their partners. Paternal postpartum depression is now being recognized as a mental health disorder, and is closely associated with maternal PPD. Conversely, recent studies suggest that non-depressed partner involvement and perceived support may temper the adverse effects of maternal PPD for both the child and the mother. (Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 2007 Jul;161(7):697-703, J Adv Nurs. 2006 Dec;56(6):588-599.)
In this month's First Thursday teleconference, Partners of Depressed Women, Robin Kopelman, MD, MPH, discusses the experiences of partners of depressed mothers and looks at the role those partners play in moderating children's outcomes.
For more information or to register, click here.
Medical
Updates
A Postpartum Model in Rat: Behavioral and Gene Expression Changes Induced by Ovarian Steroid Deprivation.
Suda S, Segi-Nishida E, Newton SS, Duman RS.
Biol Psychiatry. 2008 May 7 [Epub ahead of print]
This study examined the behavioral effects of ovarian hormone withdrawal on rats, which mimicked the effects of human maternal pregnancy and postpartum hormone levels.
A case study of postpartum depression & altered maternal-newborn attachment.
Zauderer CR.
MCN Am J Matern Child Nurs. 2008 May-Jun;33(3):173-8.
Case study of a new mother experiencing postpartum depression and an altered attachment to her newborn.
Risk factors for antenatal depression, postnatal depression and parenting stress.
Leigh B, Milgrom J.
BMC Psychiatry. 2008 Apr 16;8(1):24
The study aimed to identify risk factors for antenatal depression, postpartum depression, and parenting stress and to examine the relationship between them.
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In
The
News
Medical Research Studies Struggle to Recruit Women
Newswise.com, May 14, 2008
A decline in the number of women who are participating in clinical studies, including PPD trials, has medical researchers concerned.
National postpartum illness screening effort stalls
The Record.com, May 15, 2008
The Melanie Blocker Stokes MOTHERS Act may be foundering in the Senate HELP committee due in part to an Oklahoma senator well-known for delaying legislation.
There is no such thing as the perfect mother
The Star.co.za, May 9, 2008
Writer Anne Karpf reflects on the expectations mothers have for themselves and the ambivalence they commonly feel toward their children.
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Events
Calendar
PSI's 22nd Annual Conference, Maternal Mental Health, a Multisystematic View
When: June 4-7
Where: Houston, TX
Mental Health America: 2008 Annual Conference
When:June 4-7
Where: Washington, DC
Partners of Depressed Women
When: June 5
Where: Teleconference
Med
Ed
Resources
Postpartum Support International
Postpartum Support International (PSI) is an international network which focuses on postpartum mental health and social support.
Science Daily Health and Medicine
The latest headlines about research in health and medicine including pregnancy, women's health, and alternative medicine. The Web site is indexed by topic and updated daily.
National Alliance on Mental Illness -- New Jersey
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)/New Jersey is a statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families who are affected by mental illness. From this site, consumers can link to all state NAMI sites.
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