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postpartum depression [‚pōs¦pärd·əm di′presh·ən] (psychology) Any acute depression occurring within approximately 3 months following childbirth. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The Edinburgh postnatal depression scale, (EPDS) is a screening tool used to help professionals detect postnatal depression (PND). Postnatal depression and sexual health after childbirth, Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2003, 102(6): 1318-1325. Research has shown, for example, that prolonged postnatal depression can heighten the risk of depressive-type syndromes in the infant, and the depressed mother may be unable to parent her infant with adequate stimulus, nurturance and affectionate attachment (Barnett 1995). |
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