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A 46-year-old female asked:
diagnosed with ptsd, major depression, (6 yrs ago)on many meds, will i ever be able to stop taking these meds, or stop counseling -i feel good now?
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Dr. Amanda Itzkoffanswered
Psychiatry 18 years experience
Stopping treatment?: It's great that you're feeling better from your depression and PTSD! You mention taking multiple meds and participating in counseling. Are you feeling better *because* of your treatment?Considering stopping any of your medications or counseling is a serious medical decision, and should be undertaken with the collaboration and supervision of your treating doc to avoid negative health consequences.
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A member asked:
How many times a day should my breastfed baby poop?
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Dr. Scott J. Wolfsonanswered
Pediatrics 22 years experience
Varies: Breastfed babies can poop after every feeding, with every feeding, once a day, every other day, and "all the time." as long as its soft and they are feeding well and gaining weight, this is all normal.
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A member asked:
How can I breastfeed if I have post-partum depression?
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Dr. Laura Webbanswered
Pediatrics 13 years experience
Focus on baby: 10-40% of women suffer from PPD after giving birth. Many find it difficult to continue breastfeeding. Realize that breastfeeding has significant health benefits for baby as well as for mom. During bf oxytocin is released, which is a natural antidepressant. This may help those with ppd. If you are taking antidepressants talk with your dr about risks/benefits of continuing to breastfeed.
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Dr. Pamela Pappas commented
Psychiatry 42 years experience
Postpartum "Blues" occurs in 40-80% of women after giving birth. It's less intense and long-lasting than Post Partum Depression, which has point prevalence 5 to 9%, & lifetime risk of 10-25%.
Aug 31, 2013
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A 33-year-old member asked:
How many diapers does a six-month-old baby usually need in a month?
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Dr. Laura Webbanswered
Pediatrics 13 years experience
Average of 10 per day: Every baby is a bit different, but on average a newborn will go through 10-12 diapers a day.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
What is the incidence of depression in pregnancy?
2 doctor answers • 7 doctors weighed in
Dr. Eugene Louie-Nganswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
5-25 %: Depending on how the studies have defined depression (major versus minor, etc.) and whether postpartum depression has been included in that definition, the incidence has been estimated at anywhere from 5-25%. If there are any concerns about possible depression, have a conversation with your provider.
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Dr. Chevies Newman commented
Obstetrics and Gynecology 22 years experience
Anxiety disorders overlap but are also about 20%
Jan 2, 2013
A 41-year-old member asked:
I walk about 7 blocks a day and do tai chi. I weigh 166 im 56 years old how many pounds do you think I will lose a week?
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Dr. Luis Villaplanaanswered
Internal Medicine 35 years experience
DEPENDS ON : How many calories a day you are consuming.
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