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Shattered dreams: Coping with pregnancy loss
Debbie was shocked and heartbroken when she realized she had lost the pregnancy. Her husband Ron and her had been trying to conceive for over a year, but were unsuccessful. When they saw the specialist it turned out that Debbie had not been ovulating regularly. After two months on meds, Debbie and Ron were delighted to find out they were pregnant! Debbie has always wanted to be a Mom. Growing up in a family with four siblings, she cherished her relationships with all of them. She was yearning to be a mother and, when she realized that Ron was also keen on having children, she was certain her dream would come true. Alas, at 9 weeks, when she had an ultrasound, they could not find the baby's heartbeat. Soon after, Debbie miscarried.
16 January, 2015
Are you at risk for another episode of Postpartum Depression?
Elly was completely shocked when she developed Postpartum Depression following the birth of her first baby. Her pregnancy was planned and uneventful and labor and birth were natural and without complications. But a few weeks after the birth, with ongoing sleep deprivation, a colicky baby and lack of help and support, Elly started feeling down, unmotivated, anxious and hopeless. When one evening she burst into tears and told her husband Peter that she couldn't cope anymore, he urged her to see a therapist.
12 November, 2014
Couples Therapy and Postpartum Depression
Postpartum Depression (PPD) is a serious , debilitating disorder , with onset at the most inopportune time; within the first year following the birth of a baby. Not that there ever is a good time to have depression. But when someone has just had a baby, everyone's expectation is that they would feel joy and fulfillment, rather than deep sadness and hopelessness.  As well, the energy and dedication that a baby requires are enormous; two things that mothers who are struggling with depression are likely to be very low on.
30 October, 2014
How to beat the winter blues
Fall can be beautiful. But it means that shorter days and longer evenings are upon us. And, every year, when daylight saving time ends, we have even one less hour of sunlight in the afternoon and darkness falls quite early. The long, cold and often wet evenings may affect some people's mood. Some people start to feel down as early as in the second half of August, when the days start to get noticeably shorter. The reason is the decreasing number of sunlight hours per day. So as fall rolls in, and the clock is turned back, you, or someone you know, may feel more and more depressed. People who experience a depressive episode this time of year may have what has been termed Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Others, who don't have a fully blown depressive disorder may just feel down, low energy or have little motivation. The good news, however, is that whether or not you have SAD, you can take a few small steps that may help you get through the challenges of the season.
27 October, 2014
Can new dads experience postpartum depression?
I'm supposed to be happy but I'm feeling down all the time. James and Sandy were excited about having their first baby. They had been married for 4 years and have been feeling happy together. Their financial situation was good. They both held permanent positions with big hi- tech companies.
17 October, 2014
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