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Meaning of "postnatal depression" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF POSTNATAL DEPRESSION

postnatal depression  [pəʊstˈneɪtəl dɪˈprɛʃən] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF POSTNATAL DEPRESSION

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Postnatal depression is a noun.
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WHAT DOES POSTNATAL DEPRESSION MEAN IN ENGLISH?

postnatal depression

Postpartum depression

Postpartum depression, also called postnatal depression, is a type of clinical depression which can affect women, and less frequently men, after childbirth. Symptoms include sadness, fatigue, changes in sleeping and eating patterns, reduced desire for sex, crying episodes, anxiety, and irritability. Although a number of risk factors have been identified, the causes of PPD are not well understood. Many women recover with a treatment consisting of a support group or counseling. The Edinburgh postnatal depression scale, a standardized self-reported questionnaire, may be used to identify women who have postpartum depression. If the new mother scores 13 or more, she likely has PPD and further assessment should follow. Studies report prevalence rates among women from 5% to 25%, but methodological differences among the studies make the actual prevalence rate unclear. Among men, in particular new fathers, the incidence of postpartum depression has been estimated to be between 1% and 25.5%.

Definition of postnatal depression in the English dictionary

The definition of postnatal depression in the dictionary is a form of clinical depression that occurs in mothers after the birth of a baby.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH POSTNATAL DEPRESSION


aggression
əˈɡrɛʃən
antidepression
ˌæntɪdɪˈprɛʃən
compression
kəmˈprɛʃən
depression
dɪˈprɛʃən
digression
daɪˈɡrɛʃən
discretion
dɪˈskrɛʃən
expression
ɪkˈsprɛʃən
freshen
ˈfrɛʃən
immunosuppression
ˌɪmjʊnəʊsəˈprɛʃən
impression
ɪmˈprɛʃən
introgression
ˌɪntrəˈɡrɛʃən
misimpression
ˌmɪsɪmˈprɛʃən
oppression
əˈprɛʃən
postdepression
ˌpəʊstdɪˈprɛʃən
progression
prəˈɡrɛʃən
regression
rɪˈɡrɛʃən
reimpression
ˌriːɪmˈprɛʃən
retrogression
ˌrɛtrəʊˈɡrɛʃən
suppression
səˈprɛʃən
transgression
trænzˈɡrɛʃən

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE POSTNATAL DEPRESSION

postmillennial
postmillennialism
postmillennialist
postmistress
postmodern
postmortem
postmortem examination
postnasal
postnasal drip
postnatal
postnatal ward
postnatally
postnati
postneonatal
Postnet
postnuptial
postocular
postoperative
postoperatively
postoral

WORDS THAT END LIKE POSTNATAL DEPRESSION

accession
admission
commission
compassion
confession
conversion
discussion
emission
mission
obsession
passion
percussion
permission
possession
pression
profession
recession
session
submission
succession
transmission

Synonyms and antonyms of postnatal depression in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «postnatal depression» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF POSTNATAL DEPRESSION

Find out the translation of postnatal depression to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of postnatal depression from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «postnatal depression» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

产后抑郁症
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

depresión postnatal
570 millions of speakers

English

postnatal depression
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

प्रसव के बाद अवसाद
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

اكتئاب ما بعد الولادة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

послеродовая депрессия
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

depressão pós-parto
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

প্রসবোত্তর বিষণ্নতা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

la dépression postnatale
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Kemurungan selepas bersalin
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

postnatale Depression
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

産後うつ病
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

산후 우울증
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Depresi postnatal
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

trầm cảm sau sinh
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பிந்தைய மன அழுத்தம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

प्रसूतीनंतरचे उदासीनता
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Doğum sonrası depresyon
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

depressione postnatale
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

depresja poporodowa
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

післяпологова депресія
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

depresie post-natala
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

μεταγεννητική κατάθλιψη
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

nageboortelike depressie
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

förlossningsdepression
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

fødselsdepresjon
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of postnatal depression

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «POSTNATAL DEPRESSION»

The term «postnatal depression» is regularly used and occupies the 63.003 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «POSTNATAL DEPRESSION» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about postnatal depression

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «POSTNATAL DEPRESSION»

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Treating postnatal depression: a psychological approach for ...
This text provides an understanding of depression following childbirth which draws together current theories and research to produce an intervention framework. It outlines clinical guidelines and detailed intervention procedures.
Jeannette Milgrom, Paul R. Martin, Lisa M. Negri, 1999
2
Postnatal Depression: Facing the Paradox of Loss, Happiness ...
Through the stories of 24 women trying to negotiate their lives as mothers, Paula Nicolson helps women understand more about the realities of motherhood.
Paula Nicolson, 2011
3
Motherhood and Postnatal Depression: Narratives of Women and ...
Rather than choosing between biomedical and psychosocial causal factors, this book argues for better emotional support for mothers and relates the experiences of their partners.
Carolyn Westall, Pranee Liamputtong, 2011
4
Postnatal Depression
Postnatal depression is a temporary illness; this book aims to help families struggling with postnatal depression by giving them the information and support to rise above the illness and create a balanced and happy home life.
Catherine Burrows, 2010
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Recognising Postnatal Depression: A handbook for mothers
Giving birth is a major life adjustment and rite of passage for all mothers. This book is for anyone who is struggling or has struggled on that journey, who may be grappling with confusion, anxiety, fear or anger.
Andrea Taub-Da Costa, Paula Levin, Zahava Aarons, 2012
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Perinatal Mental Health: The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression ...
The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) Manual (2nd edn) John Cox, Jeni Holden, Carol Henshaw. Postnatal depression is not, however, a specific discrete disorder fundamentally different from depression occurring at other times , ...
John Cox, Jeni Holden, Carol Henshaw, 2014
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Post-Natal Depression: Psychology, Science and the ...
Paula Nicolson provides a radical critique of traditional medical and social science explanations of post-natal depression; she argues that far from it being an abnormal condition it is a healthy response to a series of losses.
Paula Nicolson, 2006
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Maternal Distress and Postnatal Depression: The Myth of Madonna
Written by a social psychologist and a midwife, this book moves beyond the conventional 'medical' approach to emotional problems following childbirth.
Jane Littlewood, Nessa McHugh, 1997
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Anatomy and Physiology for Midwives
Certain symptoms are recognized to be important in the diagnosis of postnatal depression (Box 14.5). These figures mean that postnatal depression is the most common disorder of the puerperium. The aetiology of these depressive disorders  ...
Jane Coad, 2005
10
Antenatal And Postnatal Depression
Antenatal and Postnatal Depression is a much-needed handbook for all mothers who suffer from ante- and/or postnatal depression, reassuring sufferers that they are not alone.
Siobahn Curham, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «POSTNATAL DEPRESSION»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term postnatal depression is used in the context of the following news items.
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Postnatal depression: the facts
Postnatal depression is more common than many people realise, affecting around one in 10 women after they have given birth. The NHS says ... «ITV News, Jul 15»
2
Parenting challenges in the 21st century
Of the nearly 800 mothers who had antenatal or postnatal depression surveyed by the Centre of Perinatal Excellence, more than half believed ... «Sydney Morning Herald, Jul 15»
3
Epidurals: could they prevent post natal depression?
... Dong-Xin Wang, has shown that women who do use epidurals for pain relief during labour have a lower incidence of postnatal depression. «ABC Local, Jul 15»
4
Baby found dead in Newcastle with throat slit
Police are understood to be investigating whether postnatal depression was a factor. The mother is expected to undergo an assessment, and is ... «The Daily Telegraph, Jul 15»
5
Fear-based health information makes new mothers anxious
Women can worry that postnatal depression is something that they can contract, like an infectious disease, rather than a response to difficult life ... «The Conversation AU, Jul 15»
6
Fitness plus cuddles
... social, physical and emotional benefits of Kangatraining mean that the program has positive outcomes for mums with postnatal depression.”. «Community Newspaper Group, Jul 15»
7
VIDEO: Brave women reveal what it's really like to suffer from …
Featuring real-life mums, the short film sees brave women speak about their own experiences of postnatal depression and postpartum anxiety ... «Closer, Jul 15»
8
State coroner told of bruises on twin babies before one girl's death
Senior Sergeant Brumby said the mother was screened with the Edinburgh scale - a questionnaire used to identify postnatal depression - but ... «The Age, Jul 15»
9
Women Share What It Feels Like To Have Postnatal Depression In …
In this heart-wrenching short video by filmmaker Jill Krause, women talk candidly about their experiences of postnatal depression and how they ... «Huffington Post UK, Jul 15»
10
Mummy blog which claims motherhood can be 'cr*ppy' calls on …
Olivia Siegl set up The Baby Bible blog and Facebook page after being diagnosed with postnatal depression (PND) when her daughter Eva ... «Mirror.co.uk, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Postnatal depression [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/postnatal-depression>. May 2024 ».
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