Postpartum Depression
Postpartum Depression:
Becoming a new mother is supposed to be a wonderful time of joy and fulfillment. But for many women, it can be a time of fear, shame and terrible despair. It’s called postpartum depression, and it’s more than just the ‘baby blues.” It’s a devastating condition that, left untreated, can have lasting effects on the whole family. Half a million women will suffer from postpartum depression in the United States this year alone – surprisingly, most of them don’t even try to get help.
Join host Dr. Winnie King and meet a woman whose world was turned upside down by postpartum depression after the birth of her son. You’ll hear how she struggled with this debilitating condition and how, with treatment, she recovered and got her life back. You’ll also hear – from one of the country’s leading experts in Reproductive Psychiatry -- about the different types of postpartum illness, and the treatments that can help you overcome them.
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Guests:
Shari I Lusskin, M.D. - Clinical Assistant Professor, Departments of Psychiatry and Obstetrics and Gynecology, NYU Medical Center, Relevant Published Works: “Treatment of Psychiatric Disorders in Pregnancy,” “Postpartum Blues and Depression,” and “Postpartum Psychosis,” all in UpToDate, 2006 (online medical journal)
Ethan Hewlett, Age 2
Adrianne Hewlett, Mother of Ethan
Ted Hewlett, Father of Ethan
Tips:
Symptoms of Major Depression
Effects of Untreated Depression
- Recurring depressions
- Marital Stress
- Long-term effects on child’s development
Resources:
Postpartum Support International
http://www.postpartum.net/
800-944-4PPDDepression After Delivery, Inc.
http://www.depressionafterdelivery.com/Jewish Family & Children Service of Greater Boston
Center for Early Relationship Support
Visiting Moms
http://jfcsboston.org/
781-647-JFCS (5327)
