Pregnancy depression not normal Nov 17, 2009
Most people in Australia think depression is a normal part and parcel of motherhood, researchers have pointed out. Experts at the countrys depression initiative beyondblue quizzed 733 men and women and found that more than half believe it was usual for women to suffer depression during pregnancy. (India Times, India)
Many still believe depression comes with motherhood Nov 16, 2009
"If people think that depression is a normal consequence of pregnancy, they're less likely to seek help. This has important implications for the detection and treatment of depression, given that one in 10 women will experience this illness while pregnant.'' Dr Highet, a psychologist, said there was confusion between postnatal depression and the baby blues, where women felt teary and emotional for up to 10 days after giving birth. The baby blues, which affected up to 80 per cent of women, were... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Warsaw Village Band explores traditional sounds with modern twists Nov 6, 2009
I have this experience of baby blues because of this hard experience of life with a newborn child, she says, laughing. This time my voice and my performance is more bluesy, more emotional. (Boston Globe)
Volunteering will be mandatory Nov 6, 2009
Add Pickles, Baby Blues, Mutts, LuAnn, Blondie, Family Circus, Dennis the Menace and many more. It's no accident. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
The Box (IGN AU) Oct 23, 2009
Watching Diaz squirm as she deals with her decisions reminds us that she's more than just one of Charlie's Angels and James Marsden has ability to back up his baby blues. In some ways, The Box is actually a dark Christmas parable. (IGN FilmForce)
You told us what you like... Oct 18, 2009
You told us what you like. 101809 - The Augusta Chronicle. (The Augusta Chronicle)
The Baby Blues and Postnatal Depres... Oct 12, 2009
The Baby Blues and Postnatal Depression: How Does a New Mother Know if She is Coping ... The Baby Blues and Postnatal Depression ... The Baby Blues and Postnatal Depression. (Suite101.com)
SF Bay Area Diners Adjust Habits in Response to Slow Economy Sep 23, 2009
In the Mission (named San Francisco's best dining neighborhood), Baby Blues BBQ has brought Southern BBQ to the Bay, while inexpensive pizzerias, flour + water and Tony's Pizza Napolentana have also premiered this year. In the Downtown Area, Showdogs brings the "best of the wurst" from all-natural hot-dog vendor Let's Be Frank, along with house made condiments and plenty of sides. (PR Newswire)
Boot Power Rankings: Week 2 Sep 17, 2009
This weeks biggest mover and shaker in the BPR's are none other than the baby blues from Westwood. Led by a stifling defense that kept out of the end zone twice in the final five minutes, fUcla is starting to steal headlines from that other LaLa Land school. (TheBootleg.com)
What Causes Depression? Sep 5, 2009
While some new mother s experience full-blown depression, however, most go through a period of a few days popularly called the baby blues. Why some women are more susceptible to postpartum depression than others remains an open question. (Suite101.com)
Friday, August 28, 2009 Aug 28, 2009
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Pelfrey chased as Mets fall to D-backs Aug 11, 2009
PHOENIX -- Mike Pelfrey had the baby blues at Chase Field on Monday night. So did the rest of the Mets. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Are you at risk for postpartum mood disorder? Aug 1, 2009
Difference between baby blues and postpartum depression is duration and intensity ... And she knew that "the baby blues" could make you feel sad, moody, or irritable ... "The big difference between baby blues and PPD is duration and intensity," Howard explains. (CNN)
Postpartum Depression Jul 30, 2009
Differentiating Between the Baby Blues and Postpartum Psychosis ... The Baby Blues - Baby blues may last from days to weeks. (Suite101.com)
Dead Baby's Dad: Mom Can "Burn in Hell" Jul 29, 2009
However, there is no proof yet that she had a history of mental illness and even doctors are leery to diagnose PPD or PPS within the first few weeks, usually just labeling it "baby blues". I think we should not be so quick to throw the dad and the family under the bus. (CBS News)
Big-screen TVs: Pros and cons Jul 22, 2009
" If you still wonder why people want supersize TVs, here is an excerpt from Frucci's 2008 blog post about testing the 150-inch model: "Iron Man looked like he was going to jump out of the TV. Robert Downey Jr.'s baby blues were the size of watermelons in anything closer than a medium shot. Everything was just so big. (AZCentral -- Home)
Friday, July 17, 2009 Jul 17, 2009
- - Comics: Pick up a copy of today's Chronicle and see the funny side of parenting with comic strips like Baby Blues and Family Circus ... Only In Print Comics: Pick up a copy of today's Chronicle and see the funny side of parenting with comic strips like Baby Blues and Family Circus. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Who was the villain? Jul 16, 2009
BABY BLUES : Can NSW win Origin II. Yes - 60% No - 40% Total Votes: 230 Poll date: 15/06/09. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Don't try this at home Jul 2, 2009
So, while a bottle rocket to the baby blues might seem improbable, it can happen. We wanted to test the sort of trauma an eye might experience from a bottle rocket attack, so using a grape as an ocular stand-in, we launched a bottle rocket through a length of pipe at a grape. (The Augusta Chronicle)
D-Backs as cartoon figures Jul 1, 2009
An avid Diamondbacks fan who attends several games a year, Kirkman collaborates with Jerry Scott to produce the popular comic strip "Baby Blues" that appears in more than 1,000 newspapers, including this one ... But Kirkman, a Phoenix Cortez High graduate and Valley resident who has been producing "Baby Blues" with Scott for 19 years, said he remains a devoted fan of the Diamondbacks and figures they're every bit as frustrated by what's happening this season as their followers. (AZCentral -- Sports)
No rest for the wicketkeeper, Pup Jun 30, 2009
"The time for banking on the 'baby Blues' mentality is over, the guys need to be showing consistent performances," Mott said. "We lost the calibre of Simon Katich and Brad Haddin to national duty, we didn't see much of Doug Bollinger and Mark Cameron didn't play as often as we would have liked. What that did was give a whole heap of guys an opportunity they weren't expecting. A number of guys are now very hungry to make their mark. We have spoken at length about it and the selectors will be... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Hurt Hodges opens gap for Sailor Jun 6, 2009
As he prepares for Monday night's clash with the Gold Coast at Skilled Park, he said he expected NSW to persevere with the baby Blues team, which featured seven debutants. "Obviously with eight new players in that NSW side, it's going to be tough to get a win, but I think they did NSW proud," he said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Helping hurting moms Jun 6, 2009
For many women, a case of the baby blues is common after childbirth. There;s a difference between regular baby blues and something that;s developing more into postpartum depression,; said Nancy Carper, a licensed clinical professional counselor in Wyanet ... Regular baby blues hit within a few days, and they may run a couple weeks as hormones are shifting and changing,; Carper said. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
NRL video refs blame TV for controversy Jun 4, 2009
The decision proved a massive turning point with the baby Blues appearing to drop their heads after the no-try ruling. Queensland took advantage to score three tries within eight minutes, NSW never recovering from the onslaught to lose 28-18. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Gidley hurt by errors that spoilt comeback Jun 4, 2009
EXHAUSTED NSW captain Kurt Gidley last night admitted to being "embarrassed" by a couple of late errors that stymied the baby Blues' epic comeback in Origin I.. NSW were supposed to improve as the interstate series went on but that process took only 45 to 50 minutes as they turned a likely spanking into a 24-18 nail-biter right up until Darius Boyd's try after full-time. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Debutants fall - baby Blues beaten Jun 4, 2009
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Maroons outplay baby Blues Jun 4, 2009
Melbourne is the host of one of the most anticipated Origin Series' openers of all time, as the heavyweight Maroons take on the baby Blues in Game One, 2009. Magic. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Theatrical presentation hopes to raise awareness about postpartum depression May 12, 2009
Some people confuse perinatal depression or PPD with the Baby Blues. But the baby blues are more common and very different than PPD. Symptoms of the baby blues will usually disappear within a couple of weeks after the baby is born and do not require medical attention. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Postpartum Depression Epidemic Affects More than Just Mom May 1, 2009
But these baby blues disappear within a few hours or days of delivery ... -Although the vast majority of mothers experience periods of crying and irritability along with concen-tration lapses and exhaustion, these so-called baby blues disappear within a few hours or days of delivery. (Scientific American)
Maybe paper's woes do stem from comics Apr 12, 2009
Unfortunately, the hilarious Fusco Brothers, Pearls Before Swine and Baby Blues probably won't attract younger readers. Really, the only ones kids might like are Zits and Lio, and possibly Blondie and Dennis the Menace. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
The Parenting Place Apr 7, 2009
" I will say, with the nice weather we had last week, the nights that we went to the playground to play after dinner, my little guy slept like a rock. I can't wait for consistent good weather!!!!!On a different note, my little guy-15 months old, only child--seems to be hitting the terrible two's a bit early. Is he just testing boundaries? Do I have a little devil on my hands? He raised quite a ruckus at daycare the other day--hitting, taking toys from other kids, throwing food, etc. Advice?... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Hamot named to Top 100 Apr 6, 2009
"Beyond Baby Blues: The Basics on Postpartum Depression" will be held April 27 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Saint Vincent Women's Center, 311 W. 24th St.. Marcia Calabrese, R.N., an obstetrics nurse, will discuss this disorder which can emerge shortly after a woman gives birth, or months later. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Readers eat their way through The Chronicle's Top 100 restaurants Apr 3, 2009
Inside: A review of Baby Blues BBQ in San Francisco and restaurant news in The Inside Scoop E2. E-mail Amanda Gold at. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Baby blue-eyes cast a spell over March Mar 16, 2009
I've also experimented with planting baby blues over taller bulbs like daffodils and irises. But wait. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Gurgle.com Explains How to Spot the Signs of Antenatal and Postnatal Depression Mar 9, 2009
While many women will have heard of the 'baby blues' and postnatal depression, some may be surprised to hear that depression during pregnancy is also quite common - this is referred to as 'antenatal depression ... The 'baby blues' is also a familiar term to many and refers to the emotional lows that many mums experience in those first few all-consuming weeks of parenthood ... This condition is in fact very common - it's been suggested that as many as 70% of new mums experience a degree of the... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Referencing the humorous side of parenthood Mar 7, 2009
Baby Blues 18 Scrapbook: Two Plus One is Enough is a great collection of the Baby Blues comic strip by Jerry Scott and Rick Kirkman. On one page Zoe explains to her parents how Julia got her socks back. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
Carroll Rogers Mar 7, 2009
Well, the baby blues still get me. Canadianbrave. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
DVD Report: This week's new releases (March 1) Mar 1, 2009
The black-and-white cinematography keeps those famed baby blues from being a suspension-of-disbelief issue, at least. Look for Newman in an equally curious setting in "The Silver Chalice" (1954), in which he makes his screen debut as a sculptor in ancient Greece. (Boston Globe)
Bulls rip through Blues Feb 26, 2009
A member of the elite Baby Blues club that also features Warner, Henriques and new Test opener Phil Hughes, Khawaja showed poise beyond his years to guide NSW out of trouble. The Pakistan-born former Australian under 19 rep stroked 15 fours in a knock spanning more than four hours. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
New Risk factors of Postpartum Depr... Feb 25, 2009
In comparison the baby blues is a normal reaction to childbirth that develops in the following days after delivery. The mother loses contact with reality, such as delusions or hallucinations. (Suite101.com)
Baby Boggled blog Feb 24, 2009
What s the difference between the baby blues and Postpartum Major Depression (PMD). The American Academy of Family Physician s published what I think is a on the subject. (The Palm Beach Post)
The Empire strikes back Feb 21, 2009
And so, somewhere in his mid-40s, Laurie discovered some stubble, a limp and an eye-light that turned his baby blues into pools of torchy sex appeal. They remodelled him into a Kildare-esque leading man. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
A cattle drive that's still alive Feb 16, 2009
A worn cowboy hat casts a shadow over his baby blues as he calls out to a rider among the herd. One brave cow seems to remember this drive through the Yakima River Canyon and makes a break for Canyon Road, where a pair of state transportation officials and a handful of curious onlookers with cameras wait. (Longview Daily News, WA)
First-time Mothers At Greater Risk Of Psychosis In Month Following Childbirth Feb 14, 2009
It can be common for mothers to experience mental illness in the post-partum period (the months following childbirth): most frequently these might involve short-lived cases of the "baby blues" in the days after birth, and mild to moderate postnatal depression in the weeks and months that follow. Psychotic illness (a mental condition involving episodes where the individual is unable to distinguish between reality and their imagination) in the post-partum period is relatively rare. (Science Daily)
RESTAURANTS Bay Area's new-school barbecue gives tradition a kick in the ribs Feb 13, 2009
At Baby Blues BBQ in San Francisco, the brisket is pulled instead of sliced ... "When we first started serving our brisket," says Baby Blues owner Paul Fischer, "people were used to seeing it sliced and wanted to send it back. But once they tried it, they were glad we were sticking with our own style." ... About 4 1/2 years ago, Fischer's brother, Danny, opened the first Baby Blues in Venice (Los Angeles County). (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Older first time mothers more prone to develop mental illness Feb 11, 2009
The researchers say as many as 80% of new mothers experience some kind of mental disturbance or mild depression, most often these might involve short-lived cases of the "baby blues" in the days after birth, and mild to moderate postnatal depression in the weeks and months that follow, but only about one in 1,000 women suffer from actual psychosis in the first months after giving birth. Postpartum psychosis is a serious mental disorder, involving delusions, hallucinations, severe eating or... (News-Medical.net)
Today's news Feb 11, 2009
- - Comics: Pick up a copy of Wednesday's Chronicle and see the funny side of parenting with comic strips like Baby Blues and Family Circus. . (The Augusta Chronicle)
Age of innocence Feb 9, 2009
"It's sooooo much fun," she says rolling those big baby blues of hers. Fourteen is a tricky age for child stars. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Hormone Level During Pregnancy May Identify Women At Risk For Postpartum Depression Feb 8, 2009
Postpartum depression (PPD) is more serious than "baby blues" and begins within four to six weeks of giving birth, according to background information in the article. Risk factors include a history of depression, stressful life events, a lack of social support, low self-esteem and depression, anxiety or stress during pregnancy. (Science Daily)
