Postnatal depression is estimated to affect 1 in 5 women and is found in all cultural, social and age groups. There are different types of this condition experienced by mothers after birth. There is the ‘Baby Blues’ which usually occurs between the 3rd and 5th day and usually resolve by the 10th day. It is thought to be the response to hormone changes and the stress of giving birth and occurs in up to 70% of women.

Postnatal depression has a gradual onset between the 3rd and 9th month. Postpartum Psychosis occurs in approximately 1 in 500 births and is quite rare. It seems to be genetically linked and typically occurs after the first baby. It presents as a manic depressive illness and requires urgent psychiatric treatment. Read the rest of this entry

The early signs of pregnancy usually begin for most women during the first few weeks following conception, and some even before their first missed menstrual cycle. The symptoms will vary in intensity and type, although a missed menstrual period is usually the first sign of pregnancy noticed by most women.

Here are the other most common signs and symptoms of early pregnancy:

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We sometimes wonder whether the lady in the house is pregnant. There are some tell tale signs, but we are not exactly sure. We are dying to know because a pregnancy in the family is an exciting thing to happen. It means there will be a new member to the family. But although the signs are there, no one can really tell for sure. Sometimes, not even the lady is aware that she is pregnant – that is, until someone with experience comes along and tell her that there is a very high chance that she is carrying a baby. So what can someone with experience tell us?

Looking out for early signs of pregnancy.

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So, you want to become pregnant! Congratulations on yours and your partner’s decision. I am sure that the two of you have many questions and concerns regarding your decision to become parents. First off, RELAX! And when I say RELAX, I mean just that. Conceiving a healthy baby encompasses many intricate details. Of course the first step is to conceive. Sounds easy huh? Well for most couples it is. But for some, nature takes a little longer. Some women have a hard time distinguishing when they are ovulating and when they are not. And maybe for good reason! We’ll get into reasons why in another article. 

This article is about learning how to read your body’s signs and signals to pregnancy. I can’t tell you how important that is for conceiving and conceiving a healthy baby. There are certain tools that can make it easier for you to determine what your body is trying to tell you. We will discuss them throughout this article as well. Ladies, our bodies are like a fine piece of machinery. Every intricate part of that machine, including all the way down to every nut and bolt has a precise job. A good mechanic understands how that machine works and knows how to read the signs and signals to make a proper diagnosis and fix the problem. If just one part of that machine is not working properly, the whole precision for that machine will be off or will possibly shut down completely. Our bodies are the same way! So let’s get started. 

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If you have a teenager, then you should know how to watch out for teen depression, which can be easily discounted by parents as drama, and which can claim the life of your child. Many teenagers display behavior that their parents call “moody”, and they dismiss it when their teens mention depression or when their behavior comes in line with depression, leading to a complete lack of the vital warning signs that could prevent many teen tragedies.

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Discovering that you are pregnant can be a joyful moment and all you want to do is celebrate as you learn about the signs of pregnancy. The wonder of becoming pregnant is so great that with so many advances in science, there is no way to know exactly when you conceived. There are plenty of home pregnancy tests that tell you instantly whether you are pregnant; nevertheless it is good to know what you can expect in terms of pregnancy signs so that you are pleasantly surprised rather than shocked.

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What’s the cause of nervous exhaustion? Chronic stress. When you experience stress, your body produces adrenal hormones that excite your nervous system. Whether you’re late paying the mortgage or a Bengal tiger is chasing you, the result is the same – rapid heart rate, shortness of breath, and emotional agitation. On a short-term basis, this is a good thing because it is your body’s method of self-preservation.

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How can you get a real feel for what depression is?  Most people who get depressed for the first time have a hard time realizing what it is. As a matter of fact, it is often someone close to you who asks what is wrong, what is going on. This sort of makes you think that yes, there is a problem and there are things which are going wrong.

Here are some very typical symptoms of depression

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Before we proceed to miscarriage signs, let’s understand the causes of miscarriage. Miscarriage usually happens in the first trimester (12 weeks) of pregnancy with more than 90% of miscarriages happen within the first 8 weeks of pregnancy. It affects 10% to 20% of all confirmed pregnancies. Though most people believe it is a natural causes, experts have identified several known causes of miscarriage. They are:

1. Genetic factors and hormonal imbalances which affects the quality of the chromosomes, or the quality of the egg
2. The age of the mother-to-be (those who are over 35 have high tendencies)
3. Dependency on certain drugs or treatment such as dependency on insulin by diabetic patient.
4. Certain infections like Chlamydia or certain viruses
5. Systematic disorders, for instance lupus
6. The kind of lifestyles such as the level of alcohol, drugs or smoking consumption taken constantly.

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