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Alternative News:

• Resveratrol alleviates postpartum depression-like behavior by activating autophagy via SIRT1 and inhibiting AKT/mTOR pathway - Behav Brain Res 2022 Nov 7 - "Postpartum depression (PPD) causes maternal mortality, and has a high disability rate. In recent years, studies have suggested the Sirt1 gene to be involved in the pathogenesis of depression. Resveratrol (RSV), an activator of Sirt1, has been investigated in depressive behavior. However, its effect on PPD remains to be thoroughly elucidated ... RSV could alleviate postpartum depression-like behavior in mice by stimulating the SIRT1, induce autophagy and inhibit the AKT/ mTOR signaling pathway" - See resveratrol products at Amazon.com.
• Antidepressant-like effects of omega-3 fatty acids in postpartum model of depression in rats - Behav Brain Res. 2014 May 24 - "results of rats supplemented with menhaden fish oil were comparable to rats treated with the clinically effective antidepressant, fluoxetine. Taken together, these results suggest that menhaden fish oil, rich in omega-3, exerts beneficial effect on postpartum depression and decreases the biomarkers related to depression such as corticosterone and pro-inflammatory cytokines" - See fish oil supplements at Amazon.com.
• Eating more fish could reduce postpartum depression - Science Daily, 11/15/12 - "Low levels of omega-3 may be behind postpartum depression ... Because omega-3 is transferred from the mother to her fetus and later to her breastfeeding infant, maternal omega-3 levels decrease during pregnancy, and remain lowered for at least six-weeks following the birth" - See Mega Twin EPA at Amazon.com and Jarrow Max DHA at Amazon.com.
• Low Oxytocin Linked to Postpartum Depression - WebMD, 5/11/11 - "Sometimes called the “cuddle hormone” or the “hormone of love,” oxytocin has been the subject of much research interest for its ability to foster feelings of bonding and attachment ... New fathers who are given a whiff of oxytocin nasal spray, for example, are more likely to encourage their children to explore during playtime and are less likely to be hostile, compared to fathers given a placebo ... Lower oxytocin levels before birth were associated with a greater risk of postpartum depression" - See Oxytocin 6x5iu tablets at International Antiaging Systems.
• Omega-3 Fatty Acids for Major Depressive Disorder During Pregnancy: Results From a Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial - J Clin Psychiatry. 2008 Mar 18;:e1-e8 - "As compared to the placebo group, subjects in the omega-3 group had significantly lower HAM-D scores at weeks 6 (p = .001) and 8 (p = .019), a significantly higher response rate (62% vs. 27%, p = .03), and a higher remission rate, although the latter did not reach statistical significance (38% vs. 18%" - See Mega Twin EPA at Amazon.com and Jarrow Max DHA at Amazon.com.
• Fish May Be Adjunct for Postpartum Depression - Clinical Psychiatry News, 11/07 - "The only study of omega-3 fatty acid supplements given specifically for postpartum depression was a dose-ranging study in 16 women. It found significant and similar reductions in depression in each of three dosage groups; patients received between 500 mg and 2.8 g per day of supplement capsules for 8 weeks" - See Mega Twin EPA at Amazon.com.
• Complementary Therapies in Treatment of Postpartum Depression - Medscape, 4/5/04
• Bright Light Therapy Relieves Depression - WebMD, 4/5/04
• Fat in Fish May Fight Postpartum Depression - WebMD, 4/8/02 - "Loading up on fatty fish like tuna and salmon while you're pregnant may help ward off postpartum depression as well as give your unborn child a mental boost. New research suggests there's a link between an essential fatty acid known as DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) found in these fish and mental health ... high DHA intake among pregnant women can also reduce pregnancy and birth-related risks like low birth weight, premature birth, and pregnancy-induced high blood pressure"

News & Research:

• New Method Can Predict 80 Percent Of Cases Of Postnatal Depression - Science Daily, 9/16/09
• Mothers Of Multiple Births At Increased Odds Of Postpartum Depression - Science Daily, 3/30/09
• Women With Diabetes Before Or During Pregnancy At Significantly Increased Risk Of Postpartum Depression - Science Daily, 2/24/09
• Hormone Linked to Postpartum Depression - WebMD, 2/2/09
• Poor Sleep Quality Linked To Postpartum Depression - Science Daily, 12/10/08
• 15% Get Pregnancy-Related Depression - WebMD, 9/28/07
• Breastfeeding And Omega-3 Fatty Acids Help New Moms Fight Depression - Science Daily, 5/2/07
• Postpartum Depression: How to Recognize and Treat This Common Condition - Medscape, 4/24/06
• Persistent Fatigue May Predict Postpartum Depression - WebMD, 2/8/06
• Infertility Treatment May Up Postpartum Blues - WebMD, 8/23/05
• Postpartum Treatment Key For Depression; Prenatal Efforts Ineffective - Science Daily, 7/18/05
• Depression During Pregnancy Is Common - WebMD, 5/12/05
• Review of Postpartum Depression Treatment Modalities - Doctor's Guide, 12/16/03
• Postpartum Depression Hurts Kids - Clinical Psychiatry News, 7/03
• More Awareness Needed To Diagnose Post Natal Depression In New Parents - Doctor's Guide, 4/25/03
• Mother Depression Affects Infant Growth - WebMD, 4/16/03
• Prevention/Treatment Program Reduces Post-Partum Depression Frequency - Doctor's Guide, 11/25/02
• Severe Pregnancy Complications Can Worsen Postpartum Depression Symptoms - Doctor's Guide, 9/13/02
• Postpartum Depression? Try Breast-Feeding - Clinical Psychiatry News, 7/02
• Postpartum Stress Higher in More Affluent Patients - Clinical Psychiatry News, 7/02
• Postpartum Depression ‘Vastly Undertreated’ Despite Prevalence - Clinical Psychiatry News, 3/02
• Beating the Baby Blues, One Mom at a Time - WebMD, 1/31/02
• Milder Forms Of Postpartum Depression Are Normal, Treatable, Doctors Say - Intelihealth, 7/3/01
• Postpartum Blues Common In Women - Intelihealth, 6/22/01