1 ~ squadron’s raffle are: B4 - The Terrace Standard, Wednesday, December 9, 1998 Joys of motherhood, not so joyful By BRENDA AGUIAR, RN FOR MOST WOMEN, having a baby is a time of excile- ment and joy, filled with great expectations for a future with their new little one, For many women, however, the reality after delivery falls short of their preconceived ideals of motherhood. For 80 per cent of women, what is known as the ‘Baby Blues’’ sets in for a week to 10 days after delivery ac- companied by unexplained tearfulness and sadness that in most cases resolves on its own. But for another 10 to 20 per cent of women, the emo- tlonal feelings escalate into symptoms that are labeled as Post Partum Depression (PPD), PPD is different than the ‘‘Baby Blues’’ in that the onset of symptoms can be fram two weeks to two years after the baby is born and can even happen during the pregnancy it- self. Common symptoms of PPD include: crying for ao rea- son, feeling profound sadness, feeling being overwhelmed, insomnia (unable to sleep), Jack of interest in the baby and others, anxiety, panic, irritability, inability to concentrate, nightmares and thoughts of hurting themselves or the baby. There is no particular profile a women who can develop , PPD. It can affect anyone and it doesn’t necessarily occur with just the first pregnancy. There are theories however, that suggest that some women may be more at risk than others. Women that have had a past history of depression, have a poor support network, are coping with additional life stresses, have a personality that leans toward perfectionism or are sensitive to change (in this case the profound changes that accompany the birth of a baby), may be more at risk, Others theorize that it is our modern social structure that contributes to more Women having PPD. This may include the isolation from extended family, and what is known as the “motherhood myth’”’ that places un- realistic expectation on women to be perfect and to never ask for help. Whatever the cause, the result is depression created by and imbalance of chemicals in the brain. This prevents a woman from-simply ‘‘snapping outof it’... . Treatment of PPD may be antidepressant medication that helps to rebalance the brains’ chemistry or counseling or both. In any case, it is treatable and all women can recover in time with proper care and support. If you or a family member appears to be suffering after _the birth of a child, it is important to ask for help. In Ter- “race, you can call the crisis line at 1-888-562-1214, make an appointment with your family doctor and talk to a pub- lic health nurse at 638-2200. When the Kinsmen liberated the Rotary Club of Terrace's gavel (a symbol of the organization) after Rotary's auction Nov. 8, they held it hostage until the Rotary Club donated money to a charity of its choice, Donna Demers fram Rotary chose the Women’s Resource Centre and presents a $50 cheque to Melissa Munn, from the Women’s Centre. The money will go towards running RAD s Money for self-defense ‘vide the: programs for free, There ‘are: already (Rape Aggression Defensive) self-defence pro- grams for women. The Women’s Resource Centre would like to buy the attack suit (worn by Munn), the protective gear worn when simulating an at- tack, which will cost $800 second-hand, The women's centre needs the money. in‘order to pro-~ women cn a wait list for next year's courses, 4 Around Town Raffle winners. THE WINNERS of the an- nual 747 Air Cadet GEORGE JACOBSEN, (Kitimat) ist prize: Two Shames Mountain passes valued at $720. BRIAN DEACON, (Ter- race) 2nd prize: Terrace Safeway gift certificate valued at $500. MIKE McINTYRE, (Ter- race) 3rd prize: Two truck tires (235/75R15) mounted valued at $320. The squadron would like lo take this opportunity to thank the businesses who made this raffle possible. The money raised will fi- nace the squadron’s ac- tivities. The Unicorn squadron parades 52 cadets PFAFF MACHINES CHRISTMAS SPECIALS See Flyer In November 28, 1998 Weekend Advertiser every Wednesday night at its facilities at the Ter- 9 piece go-thru Screwdriver s Square shaft with 3 : slotted and phil- lips tips, Vinyl pouch included ULT 52600 7 piece punch & chisel set Ineludes: flat chi ULT 53007 Snap Ring Pliers Set Includes 4 inter- changeable heads: 45° and 90° ULT 50670 Starting at Fully Polished Combination Wrenche Vinyl Pouch Included. 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As an initial project, the local Sierra Club group has chosen to provide access for salmon to Howe Creek. They will be working towards building a fish fad- der at the present mouth of Howe Creck near the Kalum Motel. For more informa- tion contact Brice Hill. Economic Certainty AUB ond Puce Walerlnus, wo nedlusal aeeeunling frims tebe fund thet f the profonged teseertateay vl uateranived fad Clays has cast 2.0. Mises al stevieny lat fay § ane, odes and labs, "They say the Treaty will result i in economic certainty. “KPMG and Price Waterhouse, two-hational accounting firms have found that the prolonged uncertainty of - unressived land claims has cost B.C. billions of dollars in lost investment and jobs.” The {Treaty WILL NOT result i in economic certainty: | The Treaty does not tend negotiations with the Nisga' a. ‘een «The Treaty will result in new payments to the Nisga’a in addition to the cash and land described. The progra m: infrastructure set out in the Treaty are forever backstopped by the B, c taxpayer.