DrCourtenay

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1. Postpartum depression

   DrCourtenay replied to nurse79's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I'm grateful for all of the women in this thread for coming forward and talking about their own experiences with PPD, and for bringing attention to the not uncommon problem of postpartum depression and anxiety. I also want to bring your attention to ...

2. Postpartum depression in men?

   DrCourtenay replied to LydiaNN's topic in General Nursing

   Yes, men DO experience postpartum depression (and anxiety). As someone else mentioned, there's lots of information about this at the web site (http://www.SadDaddy.com). In response to bagladyrn's request for articles on the subject, here are several ...

3. Postpartum depression in men?

   DrCourtenay replied to LydiaNN's topic in General Nursing

   This is a great discussion. I agree with the previous comments about the term PPD. I advocate use of the term Paternal Postnatal Depression (PPND) for men – which has been used widely outside of the U.S. – to distinguish it from PPD in women. And, ...