About
baby blues
  About
postpartum depression
  About
postpartum psychosis
What
causes perintal depression
and who is at risk?
What
help is available?
Facts & myths
 Resources
for children
 Downloadable
materials
Additional
resources
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Facts
& Myths
Facts:
- Perinatal depression
is a real medical disorder. It doesn't mean a woman wasn't
meant to be a mother or that she doesn't want her baby.
- Perinatal depression
often goes undiagnosed because many women do not seek help
because they may feel embarassed or guilty about feeling sad
at a time when they are supposed to feel happy.
- Perinatal depression
can happen to ANY WOMAN!
- Perinatal depression
can be treated successfully.
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Fact |
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Sometimes
the reality of motherhood doesn't match images portrayed
in the media.
For many women, the early weeks and months of motherhood
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Myths:
- Untreated perinatal
depression will go away quickly and doesn't affect a child's
development.
- Pregnancy reduces the
risk of depression in women.
- Pregnancy is always
"the most wonderful time in your life."
- You can't take medications
when you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Getting help for depression
will result in your children being taken away from you.
- Birthing, bonding and
parenting all come naturally.
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Myth
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Having
Perinatal depression means that a woman is weak or
a bad mother.
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