A new study in the 2/25 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association reports that women with diabetes have almost double the risk of experiencing depression in pregnancy or within the first year postpartum.
Here's a video report from MedPage Today
Moms: This study just establishes a link. It does not mean that if you have diabetes, you're going to get PPD. Be aware of your risk, talk to your doctor and educate yourself and your loved ones of the signs and symptoms of PPD.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Baby Bonanza...Everything from Pregnancy to Preschool
Friday, February 20, 2009
New Kind of Screening for PPD in Pregnancy on the horizon?
Thank you, Gail Bagwell of Nationwide Children's Hospital, for alerting us to this news!
From Medscape Medical News...
"Higher Levels of pCRH in Mid-Pregnancy Linked to Postpartum Depression"
Caroline Cassels
February 11, 2009 — Women with higher levels of a hormone produced by the placenta midway through pregnancy appear to be at significantly increased risk for postpartum depression (PPD), new research suggests.
Investigators at the University of California, Irvine found that women who developed PPD symptoms had higher levels of placental corticotropin-releasing hormone (pCRH) at 25 weeks' gestation, compared with their counterparts who did not develop the disorder (P < .001).
"If these findings can be replicated, this research could have strong clinical implications, potentially allowing clinicians to routinely screen for postpartum depression, which is very common and can have serious adverse effects on the mother as well as her infant," principal investigator Ilona S. Yim, PhD, told Medscape Psychiatry.
Confirmation of these results, she added, could mean that pCRH would be the first early biomarker for PPD.
The study was published in the February issue of Archives of General Psychiatry.
The full article can be found here from www.medscape.com
From Medscape Medical News...
"Higher Levels of pCRH in Mid-Pregnancy Linked to Postpartum Depression"
Caroline Cassels
February 11, 2009 — Women with higher levels of a hormone produced by the placenta midway through pregnancy appear to be at significantly increased risk for postpartum depression (PPD), new research suggests.
Investigators at the University of California, Irvine found that women who developed PPD symptoms had higher levels of placental corticotropin-releasing hormone (pCRH) at 25 weeks' gestation, compared with their counterparts who did not develop the disorder (P < .001).
"If these findings can be replicated, this research could have strong clinical implications, potentially allowing clinicians to routinely screen for postpartum depression, which is very common and can have serious adverse effects on the mother as well as her infant," principal investigator Ilona S. Yim, PhD, told Medscape Psychiatry.
Confirmation of these results, she added, could mean that pCRH would be the first early biomarker for PPD.
The study was published in the February issue of Archives of General Psychiatry.
The full article can be found here from www.medscape.com
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Monday's Meeting Topic
At each support group meeting, we provide ample time for sharing and support. This is the central purpose of the meeting. But, we are always mindful of the group goal: empowering wellness. If time permits, we also have a discussion about a particular topic that is usually applicable to most of the attendees.
Our meeting topic for Monday's meeting will be Building your Support System, adapted from the book Postpartum Depression Demystified by Joyce Venis. We will have an activity that helps us look at what comprises our current support system and where there may be holes or room for improvement. If needed, how can we find and receive additional support? We will discuss!
Additionally, we will have information regarding coping with anxiety and panic attacks.
We hope to see you Monday, February 23 at 7:00pm.
Meetings are held at Northwest Counseling
1560 Fishinger Rd
Columbus, OH 43221
CLICK HERE FOR MAP/DIRECTIONS
Please call the Support Line, 614-315-8989, if you have any questions.
It’s okay to reach out for help.
That’s why we’re here.
www.poemonline.org
Our meeting topic for Monday's meeting will be Building your Support System, adapted from the book Postpartum Depression Demystified by Joyce Venis. We will have an activity that helps us look at what comprises our current support system and where there may be holes or room for improvement. If needed, how can we find and receive additional support? We will discuss!
Additionally, we will have information regarding coping with anxiety and panic attacks.
We hope to see you Monday, February 23 at 7:00pm.
Meetings are held at Northwest Counseling
1560 Fishinger Rd
Columbus, OH 43221
CLICK HERE FOR MAP/DIRECTIONS
Please call the Support Line, 614-315-8989, if you have any questions.
It’s okay to reach out for help.
That’s why we’re here.
www.poemonline.org
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Saturday's meeting topic
Our topic for the upcoming group meeting, time permitting:
Myths and Realities of Being a Mom
An in-depth and candid talk about the facts and fictions of raising kids
Are you caught in a trap of holding yourself to unrealistic expectations? Have you allowed yourself to be human today?
Bring your thoughts, questions and ideas on Saturday.
Myths and Realities of Being a Mom
An in-depth and candid talk about the facts and fictions of raising kids
Are you caught in a trap of holding yourself to unrealistic expectations? Have you allowed yourself to be human today?
Bring your thoughts, questions and ideas on Saturday.
February Support Group Schedule
Our February 2009 meetings:
Saturday, February 14 at 10am
Monday, February 23 at 7pm
Meetings are held at Northwest Counseling
1560 Fishinger Rd
Columbus, OH 43221
CLICK HERE FOR MAP/DIRECTIONS
Please call the Support Line, 614-315-8989, if you have any questions.
It’s okay to reach out for help.
That’s why we’re here.
www.poemonline.org
Saturday, February 14 at 10am
Monday, February 23 at 7pm
Meetings are held at Northwest Counseling
1560 Fishinger Rd
Columbus, OH 43221
CLICK HERE FOR MAP/DIRECTIONS
Please call the Support Line, 614-315-8989, if you have any questions.
It’s okay to reach out for help.
That’s why we’re here.
www.poemonline.org
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
PPD Education in Columbus
The Many Faces of
Perinatal Mood Disorders
Presented by:
Franklin County Maternal Depression Task Force
Attend ONE session:
Wednesday April 29, 2009 at Nationwide Children’s Hospital
OR
Wednesday June 24, 2009 at Riverside Health Center
5:30-8:10 pm
Registration materials coming soon
Sponsored by: Columbus Public Health’s Caring For 2 Project
Perinatal Mood Disorders
Presented by:
Franklin County Maternal Depression Task Force
Attend ONE session:
Wednesday April 29, 2009 at Nationwide Children’s Hospital
OR
Wednesday June 24, 2009 at Riverside Health Center
5:30-8:10 pm
Registration materials coming soon
Sponsored by: Columbus Public Health’s Caring For 2 Project
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