Hi, I missed half of the program, but managed to hear about the post partum depression segment.  There are several factors why ppd occurs in women.  First off, the lady that is fearful of her son definitely suffers from a trauma that she had experienced as a child.  We need more to know about this particular individual's childhood.  She could have had a father who was extremely controlling and abusive or the mother did not bond with the daughter at birth.  Or perhaps, she is a perfectionist and is unable to exhibit her demands on that little child.  Women are instinctive by nature and fear the unknown.

According to the eastern ayuervedic doctors, a woman can retain air in their uterus right after birth causing depression and delusions.  They warn the mother and the child to have complete bed rest for 40 daya as she  goes through her PMS.  The mother is well nurtured during this period with oil baths and other home treatments.  The western culture basically is up the next day running errands and carrying the baby all over the town.  You can imagine the chaos impacted on both mother and child emotionally and physically.  I hope the ADHD is not caused by exposing the babies to the unwanted noise in the environment.

Tip to Dr. Lisa Masterson about how to help women relax during morning sickness.  The Middle Eastern folks drink a tablespoon of Orange Blossom Water to stop the nausea and indigestion.  You can find this bottle in any mediterranean stores.  It is inexpensive.  You can even use it otherwise.

Tip to Dr. Sear, lol. The best way to avoid colic in babies is by using a british based formula called, "GRIPE WATER."  It has anise seed and natural ingredients.  It stops the discomfort rightaway.  The babies just love it. 

I remember my older sister thought that the empty bottle was filled with this sweet formula, that she gulped it behind my grandmother who had filled the bottle with white vinegar and had kept it out of reach.  She managed to climb by using a chair and was awfully sick that she was rushed to the hospital.  We have called her the gripe vinegar baby ever  since.  So, beware to keep this bottle out of reach or don't use it for any purpose.

I suffered from PPD with my third child, it was VERY BAD!  And I think it needs to be talked about more so new moms don't think they are alone.

If ANY mom feels they are depressed feel free to contact me, I suffered for almost 2 years and I'm recovering very well.  You are NOT alone!!!

I suffered from PPD with my first one, but I didn't know it until I was way far into depression.  I had to get on meds and also had to go to counseling for it.  I agree with Kelly, you are not alone.  I think more woman suffer from it than they think, and I think it lasts longer than some think too. I suffered from it for over 2 years.

Hi all, I saw you were talking about Post Partum Depression.  I had post partum psychosis with my first daughter, but didn't know it until a few years ago.  I was too embarrassed to tell anyone I felt like a crazy person.  Until my daughter was 2 I was terrifyed that she was going to kill me.  I know that sounds absolutely insane, and I can't explain it.  I never told anyone until a few years ago I went to a psychologist, my illness sometimes causes me to feel overwhelmingly hopeless, anyway I talked about the fellings I had when my oldest daughter was born and that is what the psychologist said it was.  I never really had any difficulty with my other two children with post partum, I did sink into a deep depression after a miscarriage, but I'm not sure that is the same thing.  Now that women are talking about it more and more, I see how silly of me it was to not tell someone what I was going through, instead I isolated myself, making matters worse.  I think this is a safe place where we can lean on each other and be honest about things.  I hope no one else makes the same mistakes I did.  If anyone needs to talk, I'm here for ya!  My personal email address is on my profile, if your embarrased like I was or if you don't want to worry about limits on lenth or amounts of posts.  I applaud anyone brave enough to talk about it not only for you, but for your child.  Michele