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In a message dated 2/24/2005 1:08:28 PM Eastern Standard Time,
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I feel this is a topic that needs to be
researched more thoroughly to see what we, as caregivers, can do to help
prevent it from occurring.
Heather, this is a great topic and I am sure you will get a few responses.
I highlighted your comment above because you imply that postpartum depression
can be prevented. I would beg to differ you with that thought. Any
depression, diagnosed early and treated correctly can have a very good outcome and
resolution. I would suggest approaching this topic with the hypothesis that
early detection can lead to better outcomes.
On one of the articles you sited, you stated that breastfeeding difficulties
could be a cause of postpartum depression.
>There have been many studies conducted which compare postpartum
depression to the duration of breastfeeding. Is it the breastfeeding
that is causing the depression? Many women have feelings of distress
due to their difficulties during the breastfeeding process
(Schakespeare, Blake, Garcia, 2004). Mothers may feel inadequate, or as
if they are bad mothers, because they are unable to "properly provide"
for their newborns. This increased stress could be the cause, or may
add to, these mothers' depressed feelings and may cause mothers to
possibly experience negative feelings toward their baby. However,
proper and thorough assistance with breastfeeding may lead to decreased
problems and feelings of inadequacy. This may be one of the most
important steps that can be taken to prevent postpartum depression.<
I do agree that any difficulty postpartum could exacerbate depression and no
mother should have to deal with breastfeeding difficulties without any
assistance.
I do not have the reference but from lectures I have attended there is
theories that the hormones involved with breastfeeding actually help mother with
postpartum depression and they should not be encouraged to wean at this time or
separate mother from baby.
Looking forward to what others have to contribute.
Good luck.
Ann Perry, RN IBCLC
Boston, MA
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