Pregnancy and Depression
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Treatment by trimester
Massachusetts General Hospital
This helpful guide for patients and their families separates pregnancy depression treatment approaches by trimester. There's a printable version as well; have your family read it for better understanding!
Suffering for two
American Radioworks
Listen to the audio file or read the transcript to learn more about pregnancy depression and the risks involved both in treating it and ignoring it.
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Pregnancy depression symptoms
American Pregnancy Association
Helpful bulleted article provides a quickly-scannable list of the potential symptoms and triggers of depression during pregnancy. Does this describe anyone you know?
Coping with depression
U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services
More women experience depression during and after pregnancy than you might think. Here are symptoms to look out for, and suggestions for coping with this sometimes overwhelming condition.
Depression during pregnancy
CBS News
Postpartum depression is a well-known condition, but many people don't realize that depression can also occur during pregnancy. This news report tells some women's stories.
What women should know
Baby Center
Society tells us that pregnancy should be a joyous time, but about 10% of women experience depression during their pregnancies. Learn how to recognize the signs and what to do here.
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One woman's story
Pregnancy Depression Help
No one is immune to pregnancy depression. Read this physician's story of her own pregnancy depression, and how she got through the rough times.
Depression screening
Psych Central
Depression during pregnancy has the same symptoms as depression any other time. Take this quiz to find out if your symptoms could mean a major depression, and seek treatment.
Understanding the research
March of Dimes
There have been many studies involving the treatment of pregnancy depression, and some have had somewhat contradictory results. In this pregnancy depression overview is a summary of most of the relevant research so you can make an informed decision.
Coping with challenges
Pregnancy Depression Help
Life challenges that present themselves during pregnancy can be overwhelming enough to cause depression. Find suggestions for coping here.
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Untreated depression risky
New Scientist
Some experts might warn against the use of antidepressant medication during pregnancy, but new evidence suggests that letting your depression go untreated might pose risks of its own.
Audio file explains why women who have suffered depression are likely to experience a relapse during pregnancy.
Depression may affect baby
Medicine Net
Think you're the only one who suffers if you don't seek help for your pregnancy depression? Think again. A study has found that mom's mood during pregnancy has an affect on baby's sleep habits.
A difficult decision
New York Times
Women who experience depression during pregnancy face the tough decision to either take medication, or face debilitating depression without it. Each decision poses its own set of risks.
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Light therapy might help
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Many women who experience depression during pregnancy are afraid to use medication as treatment. A new option, lightbox therapy, might be available soon.

