December 2008
12 posts
Citalopram and Pregnancy →
Citalopram (Celexa) should be used with caution if you are pregnant. There has been only limited research regarding possible effects of taking it during pregnancy. A Canadian study…
Depression Intervention →
Most people who suffer from depression need assistance to recover. Depression intervention addresses the individual’s condition. Support and necessary treatments allow many individuals to live…
Celebrities Who Had Postpartum Depression →
Postpartum depression can affect anyone, even celebrities. Giving birth to a baby can trigger powerful emotions. Fear, anxiety, happiness, devotion, and love are all some feelings…
Zoloft in Pregnancy →
Zoloft, the brand name of the generic drug sertraline, is an antidepressant medication that is used to treat anxiety disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, post traumatic…
Anxiety, Depression and Miscarriage →
Approximately 15% of recognizable pregnancies will end in miscarriage. Often, women are left with feelings of grief, anger, anxiety and panic. Although it is normal to feel sad after a…
Pregnancy with IUD →
The intrauterine device (IUD) is a birth control method that doctors insert into the uterus. It can be effective in preventing pregnancy for at least five years, but pregnancy can…
Epilepsy Drug and Autism Risk →
New research shows that women who are pregnant and taking drugs to treat epilepsy, may increase their child’s chance of developing autism. Scientists urge than women should not discontinue…
November 2008
10 posts
Rhesus Disease →
Rhesus disease is the result of a mother’s antibodies in her blood attacking her baby’s blood cells. The disease can only occur in women who have Rh negative blood. If a woman who is Rh…