Myths and Mates in Childbearing Depression

Many myths exist about postpartum depression (PPD), all of which are based on the assumption that PPD differs qualitatively from depression that occurs at other times in women's lives. These myths paint a misleading picture of how PPD arises and may prevent women from receiving treatment for th...

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Published in:Women & therapy 2004-03, Vol.27 (3-4), p.151-163
Main Author: Whiffen, Valerie E.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
attachment
marital distress
Marriage
Postpartum depression
Stress
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Summary:Many myths exist about postpartum depression (PPD), all of which are based on the assumption that PPD differs qualitatively from depression that occurs at other times in women's lives. These myths paint a misleading picture of how PPD arises and may prevent women from receiving treatment for their difficulties. In this article, I identify five common myths and review the research literature to demonstrate that each lacks an empirical basis. Next, I present a model based on attachment theory, which I use to conceptualize PPD that occurs in the context of relationship distress. Finally, I illustrate this model with a clinical case.
ISSN:0270-3149
1541-0315
DOI:10.1300/J015v27n03_11