Can hormones in breastfeeding protect against postnatal depression?

Source: British Journal of Midwifery, 2012, 20 (2), p.88-93.

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Date of publication: February 2012.

Publication type: Journal article.

In a nutshell: This article examines the hormonal changes brought about by suckling and lactation which may act to reduce the incidence of postnatal depression. It follows on from a previous article which reviewed the evidence of the beneficial effects of breastfeeding against postnatal depression.

Length of publication: 6 pages.

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Postnatal depression and infant feeding: a review of the evidence.

Source: British Journal of Midwifery, 2011, 19 (10), p. 619-624.

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Date of publication: 6^th October, 2011.

Publication type: Review.

In a nutshell: A review exploring the recent evidence suggesting that breastfeeding may confer maternal psychoprotection and protect against postnatal depression (PND).

Length of publication: 6 pages.

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Early breastfeeding experiences and postpartum depression

Source: Obstetrics & Gynecology

Obstetrics & Gynecology, August 2011, 118 (2), Part 1 , pp 214-221

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Date of publication: August 2011

In a nutshell:  This study examined whether early negative experiences of breastfeeding were likely to lead to symptoms of postnatal depression. It found that this was the case and that “women with breastfeeding difficulties should be screened for depressive symptoms”.

Publication type: Journal article

Length of publication:  8 pages

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Impact of obesity and depressed mood on breastfeeding

Source: American journal of obstetrics & gynecology

American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, January 2011, Volume 204, Issue 1, Supplement 1, Pp S246-S247

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Date of publication: January 2011

In a nutshell: This research looked at the effects of obesity, depressed mood and body image on breastfeeding.  The research suggests that these symptoms have a negative impact on both the initiation and continuation of breastfeeding.

Publication type: Journal article / poster presentation

Length of publication: 1 page

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Preventing postpartum depression with support regarding breastfeeding decisions

Source: Psychiatric Clinics of North America

Psychiatric Clinics of North America, Article in press, December 2010, doi:10.1016/j.psc.2010.11.010

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Date of publication: December 2010

In a nutshell: This article looks at the processes of assessing and detecting postpartum depression  and preventive interventions, including prevention strategies in breastfeeding decision support.

Publication type: Journal article

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Antidepressant medication use during breastfeeding

Source:  Clinical Obstetrics & Gynecology

Clinical Obstetrics & Gynecology, Sept 2009, 52 (3), pp.483-97

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Date of publication: Sept 2009

Publication type:  Literature review

In a nutshell:

This is a review of 31 papers in English between June 2002 and December 2008 regarding  antidepressant drugs and breastfeeding looking at the clinical outcomes in the infants. The search found that Sertraline, paroxetine, nortriptyline, and imipramine are the “most evidence-based medications for use during breastfeeding”.

Length of publication: 14 pages

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