Mothers who experienced very severe PPD are at a higher risk of developing symptoms the second time around than mothers with milder PPD. But many women who struggle with PPD after the birth of their first child experience no symptoms with the next.
Part of the reason is that every pregnancy and every child are different. Some of the factors that contribute to PPD are totally out of your control and may not happen with every baby. Some of those factors include:. Having a second child is a personal decision for you and your family. And be sure to take time to make your choice with your partner, if you have one. Postpartum depression can take a toll on both of you.
Sometimes just the thought of you having another bout of PPD can be as scary for your partner as it is for you. Having a line of open communication is so important. Talk to your partner about your fears and listen to theirs.
Make a plan to move forward, whether that involves waiting until your firstborn is a little older or trying right away. Your partner needs people to lean on, too. Research support groups in your area that both of you can attend. Find ways that your partner can bond with the baby while giving you time to recover. Maybe your partner can take one of the night feedings so you can sleep, for instance. The bottom line is that if you want another baby and you had postpartum depression after a previous pregnancy, there's a good chance you won't have it again with your next child.
But if you do, there are ways to be ready ahead of time so that you can get the help and support you need. What to Expect follows strict reporting guidelines and uses only credible sources, such as peer-reviewed studies, academic research institutions and highly respected health organizations.
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The reason for two step PPD testing is that if you are exposed, the reaction to the test gets worse each time. You might have no reaction, or an iffy reaction, the first time around. So to be sure, you get it twice. Our patients get the same treatment when they are admitted.
Has 42 years experience. It's like a reminder to your immune system that, yes, indeed, you WERE exposed somewhere in the distant past, have antibodies, and can prove it by having a reaction to your PPD. It is useful if you are exposed to active TB [at work] in the future, the hospital knows that you didn't convert from that exposure, so they are not liable. It is also useful if you decide to do INH prophylaxis to protect your own health.
CDC has been recommending a two-step TB skin test since The reason is that a false negative could be obtained on the first run, but stats show that a second test should be run to confirm the first test to be sure. Check out the CDC's website to double check, if you'd like. I thought the same thing when our admissions policy changed when we got a new Dean. I thought she was crazy until I went to the CDC site and confirmed that information.
Specializes in Everything except surgery. Has 27 years experience. Or if you're HIV-positive, but there are many debates about this. INH prophylaxis is given to help prevent you from getting active TB.
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