The Postpartum Blues
The postpartum blues, also known as the “baby blues,” refers to the period of emotional highs and lows that commonly occur in those first days after birth. Baby blues are believed to affect the...
View ArticleThe Postpartum Period
The postpartum period — which typically refers to the first six weeks or so after birth — can be a pretty intense time. That’s because you are going through a major process of adjustment as well as...
View ArticlePostpartum Problems and PPD
Postpartum problems are more common than you might think. Use this page to find more information about postpartum depression and postpartum adjustment issues. Many mothers experience postpartum...
View ArticlePreventing Postpartum Depression
Preventing postpartum depression (PPD) is possible. Because PPD is a bio-psychosocial phenomenon, the causes of PPD involve more than just hormones. Stress and coping issues, as well as the social...
View ArticleSigns of Postpartum Depression vs Signs of the Baby Blues
Do you have signs of postpartum depression (PPD) or is it just the baby blues? In order to answer this question, it is important to lay out what these two phenomena are, and how they are different from...
View ArticleEdinburgh Postpartum Depression Scale: Screen Yourself for PPD
The Edinburgh Postpartum Depression Scale (EPDS) is one of the most commonly-used screening tools for postpartum depression. In Canada for example, mothers are routinely offered the Edinburgh...
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