Comments on: Postpartum Depression: Not Just For Moms http://brainblogger.com/2008/05/30/postpartum-depression-not-just-for-moms/ Topics from multidimensional biopsychosocial perspectives Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:27:25 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Dr. Will Courtenayhttp://brainblogger.com/2008/05/30/postpartum-depression-not-just-for-moms/#comment-601302 Dr. Will Courtenay Sun, 19 Sep 2010 20:45:47 +0000 http://brainblogger.com/?p=986#comment-601302 In fact, men DO experience hormonal and physiological changes. Both during pregnancy and early in the postpartum period, men's hormones change. And it’s a double-whammy. Not only do men’s estrogen levels go up, but at the same time, their testosterone levels go down. That means fewer male hormones and more female hormones coursing though their bodies. And there is some recent research that links low testosterone levels and depression in men.These aren’t the only hormonal changes that occur in men right before – and after – a baby is born. Changes also occur in the men's levels of prolactin, cortisol, & vasopressin. These hormonal changes can wreak havoc on a man’s life, and are theorized to help set the stage for postpartum depression fathers.Additionally, fathers - like mothers - often experience physiological changes that result from lack of sufficient sleep, which influence brain functioning.For more information, see SadDaddy.comDr. Will Courtenay In fact, men DO experience hormonal and physiological changes. Both during pregnancy and early in the postpartum period, men’s hormones change. And it’s a double-whammy. Not only do men’s estrogen levels go up, but at the same time, their testosterone levels go down. That means fewer male hormones and more female hormones coursing though their bodies. And there is some recent research that links low testosterone levels and depression in men.

These aren’t the only hormonal changes that occur in men right before – and after – a baby is born. Changes also occur in the men’s levels of prolactin, cortisol, & vasopressin. These hormonal changes can wreak havoc on a man’s life, and are theorized to help set the stage for postpartum depression fathers.

Additionally, fathers – like mothers – often experience physiological changes that result from lack of sufficient sleep, which influence brain functioning.

For more information, see SadDaddy.com

Dr. Will Courtenay

]]> By: Asyohttp://brainblogger.com/2008/05/30/postpartum-depression-not-just-for-moms/#comment-601300 Asyo Sun, 19 Sep 2010 18:53:09 +0000 http://brainblogger.com/?p=986#comment-601300 Fathers presumably do not have abrupt hormonal and physiological changes after the birth of their children. They do, however, experience adustment problems due to increased responsibilities, sudden lifestyle changes resulting from the addition of an infant to the family fold, and increased financial burdens.<a href="http://neurocyte.net/general/new-research-on-postpartum-depression/" rel="nofollow">http://neurocyte.net/general/new-research-on-postpartum-depression/</a> Fathers presumably do not have abrupt hormonal and physiological changes after the birth of their children. They do, however, experience adustment problems due to increased responsibilities, sudden lifestyle changes resulting from the addition of an infant to the family fold, and increased financial burdens.

http://neurocyte.net/general/new-research-on-postpartum-depression/

]]> By: Asyohttp://brainblogger.com/2008/05/30/postpartum-depression-not-just-for-moms/#comment-601299 Asyo Sun, 19 Sep 2010 18:52:10 +0000 http://brainblogger.com/?p=986#comment-601299 Fathers presumably do not have abrupt hormonal and physiological changes after the birth of their children. They do, however, experience adustment problems due to increased responsibilities, sudden lifestyle changes resulting from the addition of an infant to the family fold, and increased financial burdens. Fathers presumably do not have abrupt hormonal and physiological changes after the birth of their children. They do, however, experience adustment problems due to increased responsibilities, sudden lifestyle changes resulting from the addition of an infant to the family fold, and increased financial burdens.

]]> By: Screening for Postpartum Depression Not Worth the Time or Money | Brain Bloggerhttp://brainblogger.com/2008/05/30/postpartum-depression-not-just-for-moms/#comment-598351 Screening for Postpartum Depression Not Worth the Time or Money | Brain Blogger Mon, 05 Apr 2010 14:37:18 +0000 http://brainblogger.com/?p=986#comment-598351 [...] than 10% of women experience either major or minor depression six weeks after giving birth. Postpartum depression (PPD) leads to significant biological, social, [...] [...] than 10% of women experience either major or minor depression six weeks after giving birth. Postpartum depression (PPD) leads to significant biological, social, [...]

]]> By: Post-Partum Psychosis – Rare but Real | Brain Bloggerhttp://brainblogger.com/2008/05/30/postpartum-depression-not-just-for-moms/#comment-574656 Post-Partum Psychosis – Rare but Real | Brain Blogger Thu, 01 Oct 2009 17:16:09 +0000 http://brainblogger.com/?p=986#comment-574656 [...] so-called “baby blues” are common, affecting 30-75% of new mothers (fathers are affected too). True post-partum depression is less common, affecting 10%, while post-partum psychosis afflicts [...] [...] so-called “baby blues” are common, affecting 30-75% of new mothers (fathers are affected too). True post-partum depression is less common, affecting 10%, while post-partum psychosis afflicts [...]

]]> By: Dr. Will Courtenayhttp://brainblogger.com/2008/05/30/postpartum-depression-not-just-for-moms/#comment-237155 Dr. Will Courtenay Tue, 01 Jul 2008 19:56:52 +0000 http://brainblogger.com/?p=986#comment-237155 Thank you very much for this important article, and for bringing attention to this too often over-looked problem.I'm especially glad you mentioned that postpartum depression in men is treatable. For most men, the biggest problem is NOT the depression itself, but the fact that think they should try to go it alone and not get help -- and that's the worst thing they can do. Left untreated, postpartum depression often worsens and can lead to other serious consequences for a man and his family.I thought your readers might like to know about a web site for men with postpartum depression: <a href="http://www.SadDaddy.com" rel="nofollow">. It's the only Internet site specifically for new dads with depression, and includes lots of information, an assessment for new fathers to complete, and an online forum for dads to talk with each other.Thanks again, and keep up the good work!Warm wishes,Dr. Will Courtenay Thank you very much for this important article, and for bringing attention to this too often over-looked problem.

I’m especially glad you mentioned that postpartum depression in men is treatable. For most men, the biggest problem is NOT the depression itself, but the fact that think they should try to go it alone and not get help — and that’s the worst thing they can do. Left untreated, postpartum depression often worsens and can lead to other serious consequences for a man and his family.

I thought your readers might like to know about a web site for men with postpartum depression: . It’s the only Internet site specifically for new dads with depression, and includes lots of information, an assessment for new fathers to complete, and an online forum for dads to talk with each other.

Thanks again, and keep up the good work!

Warm wishes,

Dr. Will Courtenay

]]> By: Discovering Dad Blog Carnival - June 2008 | Discovering Dadhttp://brainblogger.com/2008/05/30/postpartum-depression-not-just-for-moms/#comment-235106 Discovering Dad Blog Carnival - June 2008 | Discovering Dad Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://brainblogger.com/?p=986#comment-235106 [...] Lakhan presents Postpartum Depression: Not Just For Moms posted at GNIF Brain Blogger, saying, “Sadly, fathers’ mental health issues are often [...] [...] Lakhan presents Postpartum Depression: Not Just For Moms posted at GNIF Brain Blogger, saying, “Sadly, fathers’ mental health issues are often [...]

]]> By: JHShttp://brainblogger.com/2008/05/30/postpartum-depression-not-just-for-moms/#comment-199323 JHS Sun, 01 Jun 2008 17:52:26 +0000 http://brainblogger.com/?p=986#comment-199323 Very interesting. Never knew about this.Thanks for participating in this week's <a href="http://www.jhsiess.com/carnival-family-life" rel="nofollow">Carnival of Family Life</a> hosted at <a href="http://lfwaterloo.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Live from Waterloo</a> on Monday, June 2, 2008! Be sure to check out the other excellent entries this week! Very interesting. Never knew about this.

Thanks for participating in this week’s Carnival of Family Life hosted at Live from Waterloo on Monday, June 2, 2008! Be sure to check out the other excellent entries this week!

]]> By: Laurenhttp://brainblogger.com/2008/05/30/postpartum-depression-not-just-for-moms/#comment-196957 Lauren Sat, 31 May 2008 04:52:54 +0000 http://brainblogger.com/?p=986#comment-196957 Thank you so much for this enlightening article.Men are often forgotten even more so than mothers in the first few months of a child's life. It is vitally important to spread the word about the potential for a depressive issue and to remove the stigma of new Dads talking to someone about their feelings.Thank you again!Warmest, Lauren Thank you so much for this enlightening article.

Men are often forgotten even more so than mothers in the first few months of a child’s life. It is vitally important to spread the word about the potential for a depressive issue and to remove the stigma of new Dads talking to someone about their feelings.

Thank you again!

Warmest,
Lauren

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