Comments on: Post-Partum Depression Gets a Kick from Regular Therapy

By: jessie

jessie — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 18:43:50 +0000

My friend had PPD and I thought she was going crazy.. I didn’t realize how bad this could be until I have read up on the subject here and on the internet. There needs to be more information and help for people who go thru this.

By: Gloria

Gloria — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 12:44:10 +0000

Maybe all women should just plan to go ahead and see a therapist after the birth of a child just to make sure that everything is OK.

By: Haley

Haley — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 18:27:17 +0000

Maggie I agree with you 100%. Many think that motherhood is only something glorious and beautiful, and while it is those things it is also hard work. I am very fortunate to have a husband who was around to help me with everything when our daughter was born but there are those moms who do not have that kind of support system and who struggle against the weight of parenthood. It is all consuming and many just do not have a clue as to how to handle this. It can be a very stressful and isolating time for any new parents, particularly women, and I think like Maggie said we all have to do a better job at keeping in touch with what is really going in so many of these new families lives and being much more honest about the reality of PPD. It is not something that will just go away.

By: Maggie

Maggie — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 00:20:17 +0000

there are plenty of indicators but i just think that some doctors can still tend to overlook or minimize them. those who have not experienced childbirth cannot imagine the ups and downs of motherhood and when combined with all of the internal hormonal fluctuations it is no wonder that so many women develop post partum depression. it”s time for everyone to open their eyes to this serious and risky subject and find a way to help these moms through what can be an emotionally devastating time.

By: Amy

Amy — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 13:00:02 +0000

I wonder if there are any indicators that would help doctors to determine who will be most at risk for developing PPD after childbirth? That certainly would be helpful to know.

By: Wiley

Wiley — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 12:03:59 +0000

Motherhood and pregnancy should be a wonderful time in a woman’s life… It’s sad to say there are women who go thru the postpartum depression and need the help. It would be a shame to miss out on the joys of a newborn, but yet, PPD is still there for some.

By: Catrina

Catrina — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 11:57:16 +0000

I am glad there are doctors and therapists out there that are concerned about PPD. We need more like them. PPD is something that really needs to be taken seriously.

By: Kelly

Kelly — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 10:19:34 +0000

I think PPD is a universal phenomenon irrespective of race, region, personality or social status. A lot of irrational behaviour and extremes of emotions stems from this. Taking it out and letting it out is very important in this period as the physiological changes and stress is tremendous. Its a good thing that there is so much stress for cognitive therapy vis a vis drug therapy.

By: Felicia

Felicia — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 18:22:49 +0000

It would be nice if some of the doctors where I live would take this more seriously. That’s what you get when you live in a small town and doctors prescribe anti depressants and send you home. I know all doctors are not like this, but I have ran across several where I live. I applaude the University of Toronto and University of Huddersfield for their concerns.

By: Faith

Faith — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 18:20:11 +0000

i am so glad to see therapy and studies on Post Parum Depression. So many women go thru this and need help. Fortunately I was not one of them, although I did get emotional, cried and wanted everyone to go home once I arrived home.