Q. What
is PPD?
A.PPD.
Descriptions
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Q. How
severe is my condition? A.Take
a self-assessment test
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Q.What
medications would be appropriate for PPD?
A.
Medication Descriptions (See
section C: Psychopharmacologic Treatment)
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Q. I
don’t want to take medication (or I don’t want
to rely only upon medication).
Can I improve
my mood through diet and supplements? A.
Many
other mothers have gotten significant relief from using nutritional
supplements and natural progesterone cream. For the best results,
it is suggested that you consult a nutritionist and purchase
your supplements from a health food store.
The list of supplements includes:
• Prenatal
vitamins
• Calcium magnesium
• Vitamin B complex
• Amino acids
• Omega 3 fatty acids
• Natural progesterone |
See a Nutritionist :
Paula Scott
(405) 634-4372
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Q. Where
can I find more information about postpartum depression and
anxiety?
A.
#1:Read
an in-depth article about PPD
#2:Books
about PPD treatment and prevention
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Q.How
can I keep from having PPD again?
A. There
are several methods for preventing recurrence of PPD.
They include:
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Q.Is
there anything that I should avoid doing so that my PPD will
not get worse?
| A. |
It
is suggested that you avoid making any major life changes
during the first year or so after your baby’s birth.
Many things cause considerable stress including divorce,
moving, abrupt weaning, and substance abuse by the mother
or another family member. In addition, use of progestin-based
birth control including depo-provera shots and patches
can cause depression. |
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Q. Are there professional
healthcare providers that I can see about my condition?
A.
Healthcare professionals who provide services for PPD |
