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Postpartum Depression : Prevention

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  • No known prevention

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Postpartum depression
Having good social support from family, friends, and coworkers may help to reduce the seriousness of postpartum depression, but may not prevent it.Screening questionnaires may help with early detection of depression or risks for depression.
Source:ADAM
Date:August 24, 2008
Postpartum Depression
Exercise can help enhance a new mother's emotional well-being. New mothers should also try to cultivate good sleeping habits and learn to rest when they feel physically or emotionally tired.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Postpartum Depression
New mothers should also cultivate good sleeping habits and rest when physically or emotionally tired. It is important for the health professional to teach the patient how to recognize the signs of fatigue and to make time for herself.Psychotherapy...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Postpartum depression
The best method to prevent the disorder is through education. Mothers should be advised prior to hospital discharge that if the "maternity blues" last longer than two weeks or pose tough difficulties with family interactions, they should call the...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders
Postpartum Depression
Exercise can help enhance a new mother's emotional well-being. New mothers should also try to cultivate good sleeping habits and learn to rest when they feel physically or emotionally tired.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
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