Depression, anxiety & mood
What is postpartum depression? —
References & further reading
1 Nonacs, R. 2007. Postpartum depression. URL: http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic3408.htm (accessed 07.01.2008).
Mental Health America. 2006. Postpartum disorders. URL: http://www.nmha.org/go/information/get-info/depression/postpartum-disorders (accessed 07.01.2008).
ACOG. 2005. Spotlight on postpartum depression. ACOG co-sponsors National Depression Screening Day. 2005 marks first-time focus on postpartum depression. URL: http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr09-30-05-2.cfm (accessed 07.01.2008).
2 Nonacs, R. 2007.
Kendall-Tackett, K. 2005. Depression in new mothers: Causes, consequences and treatment options. Binghamton: Haworth Press. [As cited in Kendall–Tackett, K. 2007. A new paradigm for depression in new mothers: The central role of inflammation and how breastfeeding and anti-inflammatory treatments protect maternal mental health. Int. Breastfeed. J., 2, 6. URL: http://www.internationalbreastfeedingjournal.com/content/2/1/6#B1 (accessed 07.01.2008).]
O’Hara, M., & Swain, A. 1996. Rates and risk of postpartum depression — a metaanalysis. Int. Rev. Psychiatry, 8, 37–54.
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What is postpartum depression?
Original Publication Date: 07/18/2008
Last Modified: 08/17/2009
Principal Author: Marcella Sweet