P483 Teletext 483 Jun25 23:14:00 AND CHILD ——————————————————————————————————————— BABY BLUES AND DEPRESSION More than half of all mums feel weepy and emotional within days of giving birth. The "baby blues" spring from a drastic drop in the hormones present throughout the pregnancy. They only last 7-10 days But for one in 10 mothers depression sets in so they need medical treatment, as well as loving support from their families and friends. ——————————————————————————————————1/3—— It's Your Life! index is on 480 SEE WIMBLEDON ACTION LIVE p482 Pets Men and women Meats TotsP483 Teletext 483 Jun25 23:24:08 AND CHILD ——————————————————————————————————————— BABY BLUES AND DEPRESSION Only one in 1,000 mothers develops the severest form of post-natal depression which leads them to threaten suicide or to take the lives of their children. Tragically, this psychotic illness is thought to bj the reason why a mother drowned hjrsjlf and her two children in a public swimming pool recently. Routine depression includes feelings of worthlessness hopelessness panic anxiety despair guilt ——————————————————————————————————2/3—— Fancy a flutter? Racing index 570 PERSONAL FINANCE STARTS ON p540 Pets Men and women Meats TotsP483 Teletext 483 Jun25 23:17:07 AND CHILD ——————————————————————————————————————— BABY BLUES AND DEPRESSION Dr Miriam Stoppard's advice for mums who feel low after birth includes: See your GP. Don't bottle it up Rest as much as possible. Tiredness makes depression worse. Catnap during the day. Get help with night feeds. Eat lots of raw vegetables. Don't snack or binge. Eat little and often. Take a brisk walk each day Don't force yourself to do things. ——————————————————————————————————3/3—— Software for schools reviewed 664 ARTS AND DOCUMENTARIES ON TV p422 Pets Men and women Meats Tots