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'the USA' vs. 'the US'
I am writing an essay where I need to make a reference to the United States of America. Often I hear this shortened to the US, but sometimes people also say the USA. Are there any difference between the use of the two? Is one more formal or correct than the other?
As a random example of what I want to write is Is the US the most beautiful country in the world?
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I think if you are writing an essay you should rather use "United States" or "United States of America" rather than abbreviating. – major-mann Mar 21 '14 at 20:40
see this Ngram Clicking on "case sensitive" for when the article is capitalized, the results remain pretty much the same. – Mari-Lou A Oct 21 '14 at 17:33
I suspect that if you scanned this board you would find that "US" (without periods) is by far the most common representation. But, of course, most writing here is somewhat informal. – Hot Licks Jan 20 '16 at 22:51
Here is an interesting discussion of US versus U.S. versus USA versus U.S.A. from Wikipedia: Manual of Style:
In American and Canadian English, U.S. (with periods) is the dominant abbreviation for United States. US (without periods) is more common in most other national forms of English. Some major American guides to style, such as The Chicago Manual of Style (16th ed.), now deprecate U.S. and prefer US. Use of periods for abbreviations and acronyms should be consistent within any given article, and congruent with the variety of English used by that article. In longer abbreviations (three letters or more) incorporating the country's initials (USN, USAF), do not use periods. When the United States is mentioned with one or more other countries in the same sentence, U.S. or US may be too informal, especially at the first mention or as a noun instead of an adjective (France and the United States, not France and the U.S.). Do not use the spaced U. S., nor the archaic U.S. of A., except when quoting. Do not use U.S.A. or USA, except in a quotation or as part of a proper name (Team USA), as these abbreviations are also used for United States Army and other names.
The Chicago Manual of Style, 15th Edition (2003) comes out strongly in favor of spelling out United States (rather than abbreviating it) when the term is used as a noun and not an adjective:
15.34 "U.S." or "US." Except in scientific style, U.S. traditionally appears with periods. Periods may nonetheless be omitted in most contexts, Writers and editors need to weight tradition against consistency. In running text, the abbreviation (in either form) is permissible when used as an adjective, but United States as a noun should be spelled out.
Words Into Type, Third Edition (1974) takes an even stronger anti-abbreviation position:
In the most formal writing, United States should always be spelled out; in other works U.S. is gaining currency as an adjective when preceding a government agency, department or organization or the name of a government vessel. [Examples omitted.] When used as an adjective with general terms, United States should be spelled out. [Examples omitted.]
Both Chicago and Words Into Type have so little regard for USA that they don't even mention it as an option in their discussions of abbreviations for countries.
The Associated Press Stylebook (2006), however, accepts both U.S. and USA as nouns, and seemingly views them as equally valid designations:
U.S. The abbreviation is acceptable as a noun or adjective for Unites States.
USA No periods in the abbreviated form for United States of America.
Nevertheless, I have never seen a style guide that approved of using USA as an adjective.
Update (June 23, 2017): More on 'U.S.' vs. 'US'
Having belatedly acquired the 16th edition of the Chicago Manual of Style (2010), I should note that it has substantially altered its views on the use of U.S. versus US from what they were seven years earlier (see above). The updated advice appears in three sections:
10.4 Periods with abbreviations. ...
Use no periods with abbreviations that appear in full capitals, whether two letters or more and even if lowercase letters appear within the abbreviation: VP, CEO, MA, MD, PhD, UK, US, NY, IL (but see rule 4).
In publications using traditional state abbreviations, use periods to abbreviate United States and its states and territories: U.S., N.Y., Ill. Note however, that Chicago recommends using the two-letter postal codes (and therefore US) wherever abbreviations are used; see 10.28.
10.28 US states and territories. In running text, the names of states, territories and possessions of the United States should always be spelled out when standing alone and preferably (except for DC) when following the name of a city: [example omitted]. In bibliographies, tabular matter, lists, and mailing addresses, they are usually abbreviated. In all such contexts, Chicago prefers the two-letter postal codes to the conventional abbreviations.
10.33 "US" versus United States. In running text, spell out United States as a noun; reserve US for the adjective form only (in which position the abbreviation is generally preferred.) See also 10.4.
So the current guideline seems to advocate using U.S. if you use "traditional" state abbreviations (like N.Y. and Ill.) but to use US if you use postal-code-style abbreviations (like NY and IL)—which Chicago now prefers. But there's no telling what the 17th edition will recommend when it appears in the next year or two. Recently a publisher at which I regularly do freelance editing switched to using US in running text whether the term is functioning as an adjective or as a noun.
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Good answer. But I hate it. It speaks a very sad truth that I don't want to deal with. – uSeRnAmEhAhAhAhAhA Mar 22 '14 at 2:52
@Spike: What sad truth? – 3Doubloons Mar 22 '14 at 4:02
We like to think that we're smart, but we can't really decide on whether or not to use a period or two. Throughout School they teach us to use periods in between U.S, for example, and give us low marks if we forget. But in recent years I've noticed more and more people not using periods at all, and not even bothering to capitalize abbreviations, and even failing to use punctuation. There's a reason they were used in the first place, why can't we just stick to it? It made sense then, and nothing has really changed, so why doesn't it still make sense? – uSeRnAmEhAhAhAhAhA Mar 22 '14 at 4:57
@deletethisaccount Well, the reality is that language has fashion just as clothes do - how one writes, how dots and slashes are used, is inextricably tied to our life experience and the time in which we live and were raised. Your preference to do as you were taught in school, for instance, is a good example of this. Fashion is not set in time, and what was judged as refined in clothing might now be seen as worn, tired, or unnecessarily formal and thus out of place. Sadness is the result when we try to treat something impermanent as though it were eternal. It helps to think: it's just a dot... – BrianH Oct 21 '14 at 14:42
Indeed, @BrianDHall. Most punctuation, a great deal of spelling, and most of what was traditionally taught in schools as grammar, are all fashion. – Colin Fine May 12 '16 at 22:53
I would claim that the term "U.S." is far more common than "U.S.A.", and is in fact how the U.S. Government refers to itself.
The U.S. Department of State (http://www.state.gov/)
The U.S. Department of the Treasury (http://www.treasury.gov/Pages/default.aspx)
The U.S. Department of Commerce (http://www.commerce.gov/)
The U.S. Department of Defense (http://www.defense.gov/)
That the President is referred to as the President of the United States (POTUS) not "POTUSA" (which is apparently the name of a band). For an Atlantic article about the ascention of this anacronym to the everyday vocabulary of Washington and White House government workers and staff, see here: http://www.theatlantic.com/past/docs/issues/97oct/wordimp.htm
The phrase "U.S." / "US" (in quotes) has 4,390,000,000 results on Google [21-3-2014], whereas "U.S.A." / "USA" has only 792,000,000 results [21-3-2014].
David M's commented that Mexico is also a "United States", but consider that Mexico is also a "United States in America".
All of this being the case, your audience matters. For example, if you're giving a talk in Venezuela or Cuba, you might err on the side of directly saying "United States of America" to avoid the implication that "the U.S. is important enough that just writing U.S. is a sufficient descriptor" (regardless of whether or not this is the case).
Finally, consider how it would sound to refer to "Russia" as the "Russian Federation" (+ Crimea?). If not technically correct, "Russia" is by far more common and well-understood term. That said, the U.S. does not have anything akin to Russia's history, and there are certain ethnic implications if someone is "Russian" though this is not necessarily so if someone is "American" or "from the U.S.".
Let me add one more thing: the term "USA" seems, at least to me, to have patriotic overtones. Consider the phrase "Made in the USA" (16 million hits on Google [21-3-2014]) or the U.S.A.! chant (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U-S-A!_(chant)). So this may be worth keeping in mind depending on your audience (I'd invite others to criticize this comment).
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It may be worth distinguishing between U.S./U.S.A. as a noun and as an adjective. According to Garner's Modern American Usage: "'U.S' is best reserved for use as an adjective {U.S. foreign policy}, although its use as a noun in headlines is common." I don't know if I agree with his advice (U.S. as a noun seems fairly natural to me) but the distinction is something that your relative frequencies wouldn't necessarily reveal, and POTUS is the only one of your examples where it's used as a noun. – Curtis H. Mar 21 '14 at 17:10
@CurtisH. That's a good point. However, as you say, I think it's fairly natural to use the term "U.S." as a noun. There are a number of examples e.g. in today's Wall Street Journal. – AM55 Mar 21 '14 at 17:13
Regarding talking to people in Venezuela, Cuba, or elsewhere in South/Latin America, I would actually say it's better to use "US". In most Spanish dialects it's called "los Estados Unidos" (the United States) and citizens of the US are called "estadounidense" (literally, United-Statesian). The use of "America" or "americano" are often offensive because it implies the US is the only part of the two American continents that matters. – Oblivious Sage Mar 21 '14 at 21:14
The Google search term "US" also returns results for the word "us" meaning "you and me" so I'm not sure that these results are correct. In Google search, placing the search term in quotes does not capture the letter case of the word. – Davbog Mar 15 at 19:51
I work as an editor on international journals, so am quite interested in this topic. I read that the full name of the country is "The United States of America" and that in 1777 the Articles of Confederation announced, "The Stile of this Confederacy shall be 'The United States of America'". In Europe, we therefore usually employ the abbreviation USA, limiting US (which we understand to be an informal styling) to adjectives, e.g. US Fish and Wildlife Service, US Army, US dollar. The term US will always logically have more Google hits than USA simply because of this adjectival use, but those outside of the USA tend to use USA rather than just US when referring to the country. The journals I work for avoid using periods or stops between letters of abbreviations - deemed unnecessary.
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Very true. HERE in India, USA is used more formally and US is used mainly by Indians having relatives living in the USA! – English Student May 22 '17 at 6:33
For most usage in English, the abbreviations are identical. The United States of America is the only country on either continent with "America" as the only distinctive proper part of its name, and certainly the only English-speaking country commonly called that.
Within a given work, however, it's far more important to be consistent than to be correct. The practice for legal documents is to parenthetically note the abbreviation or pronoun you use after its first instance, and then use such throughout. For a simple essay you can skip the notation of a common abbreviation, so long as it's not confusing.
The United States of America is made up of several states. Some of these, like Michigan (MI) and Mississippi (MS) have very similar abbreviations. It's not uncommon even for those familiar with the USA to be unsure if MI or MS is the one with Detroit or the one with Mardi Gras.
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I know this old but I'm sure someone else could use the answer later. We are told ignorance of the law is no excuse by the same people trying to hide the facts and make it as difficult as possible for us to understand. This will help anyone who needs it.
There is a difference. The "United States" refers to the Federal government, whilst the "United States of America" refers to the 50 States of the Union.
The legal definition for the United States of America; "The United States of America are a corporation endowed with the capacity to sue and be sued, to convey and receive property."
Courts have opined (3) legal meanings for the term "United States."
"The term "United States" may be used in any one of several senses. It may be merely the name of a sovereign occupying the position analogous to that of other sovereigns in the family of nations. It may designate the territory over which the sovereignty to the United States [672] extends, or it may be the collective name of the states which are united by and under the Constitution."
None confirmed or legitimized by an act of Congress.
Furthermore, The United States of America is incorporated as 3 different Corporations. Twice in Delaware and once in Scotland.
The United States of America, Inc. and United States of America, Corp. are incorporated in Delaware.
The United States of America, Ltd. is a Limited Corp. incorporated in Scotland. The registration is held at White House #2 (sister White House) in Edinburgh. The country of origin for USA, ltd is U.K., which in my opinion confirms what I've suspected for a long time, we are still owned by Britain. (see original American flag "Grand Union Flag"). But that's a complicated story.
In short, wording is very important in regards to US law. Simple things like "are" or "is" can render an accepted perception of a meaning false. It's obvious Legislation intentionally creates vague and ambiguous terms to allow Courts headroom to conform the laws as needed, or rather desired (if law was all that mattered then legal meanings/definitions wouldn't vary by jurisdiction)
Some think the "United States" is a federal corporation, mainly because of Title 28 3002, which states, (15) United States means (A) a Federal corporation;
But that's specific only to that Chapter, not as an encompassing definition. The federal government has never been a federal corporation, plus the Supreme Court barred Congress from re-defining any terms used in the federal constitution anyway. But it should be amended for the unconstitutional nature as it stands now.
I know it seems overwhelming and complicated and if anyone rather just do simple I can't blame them. But if truth matters then the best way to research this (or similar) is by just starting with the knowledge of following facts;
There are (2) United States (US / USA), (2) Constitutions (the constitution / this Constitution), and (3) Presidential Offices (Office of President / President of the United States / President of the United States of America)
The actual "Office of President" has never been filled by anyone. The reason being, the Constitutional oaths are controlling factors of office.
Put simply, which oath 1 takes decides what office they fill. The oath taken by the 9th President, George Washington (only 1st under Constitutional scheme), was under Article II, (President of the United States), not (Office of President) which requires oath under Article VI. All Presidents have followed the same suit since.
That scheme against the people is why the Constitution was drafted in secret. (also why Washington was nervous taking oath) He knew he could likely be killed if caught. Patrick Henry's "I smell rat" was for good reason, yet he was ridiculed. But indeed he did. Same rat out of control today.
Whether anyone sees it or not, this info goes directly to the heart of the matter, the U.S. separated from U.S.A.. But once you dive in you'll see how quickly the pieces fall together and the dots start connecting.
You'll start to see the reason for all this trickery & deceit and what it basically comes down to. 1 giant ass tax & property theft scheme by the governments usurping of powers.
We're all just citizens subjected to a treasonous scheme and criminal trespass under guise & color of law.
America wasn't built, it merely spread.
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First of. And I can't help it. The US of A is a federation of states.
Is the US the most beautiful country in the world?
I'm not an english native but I'd guess that country comes from county which is / was a local administrative region.
Since the US of A consists of a lot of counties / countries (states) you probably are better of in talking about the individual examples vs saying the whole big landmass covered by US of A is the prettiest landmass on the planet. How do you want to quantify that?
US of A is a political, economical and societal construct. If you want to talk about numbers of citizens, politicians or height of state debt then you can use the US of A because these numbers directly apply to this construct. Otherwise just talk about specifics like the central park is the biggest park in New York City which is located in,…, in the North West of the US of A.
Country and county are not interchangeable in US English. A county is a local administrative region of a (U.S.) state, whereas country can be used synonymously with 'nation'. Referring to the U.S.A. as a single country is both natural and common. – Curtis H. Mar 21 '14 at 17:14
County comes from medieval Latin comitatus which meant a territory ruled by a count. Country comes vulgar Latin contrata- "the land opposite". – Laure Mar 21 '14 at 19:23
@CurtisH Though Country, Nation and State can be (and frequently are) used interchangeably they can also be distinguished technically as "Country" to denote the land or the physical area, "State" to refers to its government, and "Nation" to it's people and their common identity. At least that's what they taught me in college when I was taking courses on the rise of the modern nation-state. – RBarryYoung Mar 22 '14 at 0:53
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So what exactly happened today at the media trial of the, er, century (Eugene version)?
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I don't know, either, and it's nearly dinnertime.
One of the ironies of the superconnected age we live in is this: Getting news still comes down to having a reporter go to an event and report on it.
The courtroom trial of the case of Serena Markstrom v Guard Publishing Co. was scheduled to open today in Lane County Circuit Court, the Hon. Josephine Mooney presiding. And I assume it did.
And I likewise assume that Serena, my friend and former colleague at the Register-Guard, testified about her experience of being fired by the paper in 2014 soon after she notified her bosses that she was pregnant.
I also have it on reasonable authority that at least the RG and the Eugene Weekly had reporters assigned to cover the story. Maybe some others were there as well — KLCC? KVAL? KEZI? I don't know.
I didn't go to the trial today. I had other things to do. But I've also been subpoenaed as a witness, and while no one told me I couldn't attend, it felt to me like it might be inappropriate to sit there and listen to testimony from others, even from Serena.
But I've gotten so used to getting news right now that I'm feeling like the whole internet/instant news thing turns out to be kind of a fraud. I mean, lots of people in town are interested in this story. But how to find out what happened today?
News only happens when there is a reporter there to witness it. And write it. And then have someone publish it.
Even today.
(Here's a link to the original filing.)
Addendum, 6:45 p.m.: KLCC's Tiffany Eckert reported earlier today that jury selection would take up most of Tuesday. The radio station plans to cover the beginning of the actual trial on Wednesday, according to Rachael McDonald on Facebook.
And another update, 8:45 p.m.: The Register-Guard story by Ed Russo is now posted. It's pretty complete looking, and covers the two sides' opening statements in the case.
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JERSEY CITY – Mayor Jerramiah T. Healy and Police Department officials released official crime statistics for the year of 2010 that show for the second consecutive year both violent and non-violent crime decreased in city limits.
There were two (2) percent fewer violent crimes in 2010 compared to 2009, which includes categories such as homicide, rape, robbery and assault. The decrease continues the trend that started in 2009, where the city witnessed 30-year lows in violent and non-violent categories, including a 30-percent drop in robberies. Overall crime, both violent and non-violent dropped by 49 incidents, or .5 percent.
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Last year, Facebook promised us that it would increase the transparency of political advertising to prevent abuse during the upcoming European Parliament elections this year.
We've written an open letter to Facebook telling them to increase transparency and trust. Will you read the letter and sign on too?
But recently, Facebook blocked access to transparency tools that would let you know how you'd been targeted by political ads.
That surprised us, because Facebook helped create and then signed the EU Code of Practice on Disinformation2 — a commitment made to lawmakers and citizens of the European Union to help keep our elections and democracy as transparent and fair as possible. Mozilla is also a signatory to the code.
So it's time for Facebook to meaningfully deliver on its promises.
We've drafted an open letter outlining our expectations of Facebook to improve its platform and adhere to the Code of Practice. It's been signed by 31 other organisations who share our concerns, and we wanted to ask: would you like to add your name too?
Yes, let me read the letter and add my name.
Transparency shouldn't be negotiable. We hope that you'll join us in voicing concerns about transparency and trust on Facebook and other platforms.


Looking for party planning guidance for your child? From DIY to finding a venue, here's the 6 ultimate tips you need in order to pull off a successful birthday.
Look no further for Halloween party inspiration. Find all the inspiration you need for music, food, games, and decor in this article.
Some of my best party memories from when I was a child include birthday parties at the beach eating sandy Popsicles and splashing with friends in the cool ocean.
The modern age has given way to having extravagant events no matter what they may be. Likewise, kids' birthday parties have glammed up and parents feel the need to have a massive birthday bash in order for their kid to look good in front of their peers.
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With the growing obesity pandemic ravaging society, we as parents owe it to our children to play our part in weaning them off sugar, and in some cases not to introduce them to it in the first place. One good way to begin this is to rather offer them healthy snacks at their birthday parties.
Celebrating your birthday with loved ones has always been near and dear to my heart. However, why not take it a step further and discover the joy of having a group birthday party. Check out this article to learn more about celebrating your special day with both old and new friends.
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Steven W. Smith is a fourth generation pastor. After being a pastor for many years, Dr. Smith most recently served as Vice President for Student Services and Professor of Preaching at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He also served on the preaching team at Prestonwood Baptist Church in Plano, TX. Dr. Smith is passionate about preaching and teaching preaching in the classroom. He is the author of two books on preaching: Dying to Preach, and Recapturing the Voice of God, and the co-author of Preaching for the Rest of Us, as well as related academic articles and chapters in books. He is currently busy with two other book projects. Most importantly he is married to his best friend Ashley and they have three children, Jewell, Sidney, and Shepherd.
steven@ibclr.org
Doug Pigg
Executive Pastor
Dr. Douglas D. Pigg received his Doctorate of Ministry and his Master of Divinity degrees from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, and his Bachelor of Science in Education from Samford University. Two decades of his 33 years in Florida, Doug served in one of the largest churches in the Southern Baptist Convention. It was during this time that his expertise and passion for administration and staff development coupled with his care and concern for God's people became his focus. Although Doug enjoys a friendly game of golf as well as fishing and hunting, he is most comfortable helping people thrive in their journey with Christ as they seek to follow where He leads. Doug and his wife Renee have three sons, Jonathan, David, and Timothy and most importantly four adorable grandchildren. 2 Timothy 2:15 (ESV)
dpigg@ibclr.org
Jason Breland
Worship Pastor
Jason joined the Immanuel team in 2019. He has served in local church ministry since 1998. Before coming to Little Rock, Jason served as a worship pastor in churches in Ohio, Florida, Alabama and Tennessee, and while living in Alabama, he served on the faculty of the University of Mobile. Originally from Mobile, Jason travelled with his father's music group, TRUTH, after graduating from Liberty University. Jason's ministry experience has allowed him to travel the world and record music for over 30 years. Jason graduated with a degree in Church Music from Liberty University and is currently completing a master's degree in Worship Leadership from the University of Mobile. Jason and his wife Amy met at Liberty and have 4 children: Emily, Abigail, Jackson and Jefferson. They love spending time together as a family and serving the Lord together. They are passionate about leading people in worship and training the next generation to do the same.
Jason joined the Immanuel team in 2019. He has served in local church ministry since 1998. Before coming to Little Rock, Jason served as a worship pastor in churches in Ohio, Florida, Alabama and Tennessee, and while living in Alabama, he served on the faculty of the University of Mobile. Originally from Mobile, Jason travelled with his father's music group, TRUTH, after graduating from Liberty University. Jason's ministry experience has allowed him to travel the world and record music for over 30 years.
Jason graduated with a degree in Church Music from Liberty University and is currently completing a master's degree in Worship Leadership from the University of Mobile. Jason and his wife Amy met at Liberty and have 4 children: Emily, Abigail, Jackson and Jefferson. They love spending time together as a family and serving the Lord together. They are passionate about leading people in worship and training the next generation to do the same.
jason@ibclr.org
Mark Carter
Pastor of Church Administration
Mark Carter was born and raised here at Immanuel. He and his wife, Laura, have quadruplets, Michael, Katherine, Leslie and Ashley. Mark received a B.A. in Business Administration from Baylor University. As the Pastor for Church Administration, Mark manages our church operations and finances and also provides leadership for the church's discipleship process. God has given Mark a passion for missional business, making reproducible disciples, marketplace ministry, and cross-cultural missions.
mark@ibclr.org
Moriah Hendrix
Young Adult Associate
Moriah joined the Immanuel team in 2018. She received a B.A. in English from Williams Baptist University in 2014 and is currently working towards a MTS (Biblical Counseling) from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Before serving at Immanuel, Moriah served with the International Mission Board in London, England, and with the North American Mission Board in Spearfish, SD. Moriah loves to minister to young adults through outreach and discipleship and desires to see this generation serve God in every aspect of their lives.
moriah@ibclr.org
Traci Hogue
Director of City Center & Women's Ministry
Traci Hogue joined Immanuel in 1994, and joined the staff in 2004. She and her husband, Michael, have three daughters, Katelyn, Caroline, and Kennedy. Traci received a B.S. in Elementary Education from the University of Arkansas in 1992. Traci wants to meet ladies right where they are and come alongside them – encouraging, supporting, praying and equipping them in their journey with God. She encourages women to grow in their relationship with Christ and one another through small groups, prayer meetings, fellowships, mentoring, and service opportunities.
traci.hogue@ibclr.org
Matt Hubbard
Missions & Students Pastor
Matt joined our Immanuel staff in 2012. He and his wife, Cassie, are native Arkansans and have a son named Jackson. Matt received a B.A. in Marketing from Southern Arkansas University and a M.A. in Christian Education (Student Ministry) from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Before coming on staff at Immanuel, he served churches in Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas including the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention. Matt desires to come alongside parents in developing students, and everyone they are connected to; to help students know and own their faith and equip them to make reproducing disciples of Jesus locally, nationally, and globally.
matt@ibclr.org
Chunhai Li
Chinese Mission Pastor
Chunhai Li was born in Heilongjiang, China. He experienced God's healing power and was saved by Jesus Christ in 1993 at the age of 16. He received his Master of Theology from Nanjing Union Theological Seminary in 2005 and his Master of Religion from Oklahoma City University, Oklahoma in 2010. Chunhai planted and pastored Northwest Mandarin Church and Lawton First Chinese Church in Oklahoma in the past ten years. In June 2018, Immanuel Baptist Church called him to be the Chinese Mission Pastor. He is married to his lovely wife Shasha and they have two children, Tiffany and Isaiah. His serving motive is "I am not disobedient to the vision from heaven" Acts 26:19.
anthony@ibclr.org
Susan McClanahan
Director of Preschool Ministry
Susan McClanahan joined Immanuel in 1968. She and her husband, Bill, have a daughter, Tracy, two sons, Steven and Michael, and seven grandchildren. As Director of Preschool Ministry, Susan ministers to preschoolers and their parents through relationships, programs and activities designed to reveal the love of Jesus and impact their lives for eternity. She is called to aid in laying a spiritual foundation in children's hearts beginning in infancy so when they reach the age of accountability, they will accept Jesus into their lives. She aims to build relationships, love children as Jesus loves us, and exemplify Christ in all she does.
susan.mcclanahan@ibclr.org
Phil Spigner
Family Ministries Pastor
Phil Spigner joined Immanuel in 1990. He and his wife, Wanda, have two sons, Brian (wife Kristen) and Ross (wife Caroline). Phil received a B.S. in church ministry from Mississippi College and a Master of Religious Education from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. As Family Ministries Pastor, Phil takes care of our Senior Adults by planning various activities throughout the year and helps our members grow and fulfill their call to serve Jesus Christ. He also oversees our Built 4:2 Marriage Ministry and Home 22:6 Parenting Ministry. The desire of Phil's heart is to be God's man no matter what task the day may bring, big or small, to be able to do it for the Lord.
phil.spigner@ibclr.org
Brian Spigner
Pastor of Recreation
Brian Spigner joined Immanuel in 1990 and has been on staff since 2005. He and his wife, Kristen, have two sons, Slayton and Weston, and one daughter, Harper. Brian received a B.A. in Health, Physical Education & Recreation from Ouachita Baptist University as well as an M.A. in Christian Education from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. As Associate Pastor of Recreation, Brian oversees all ministry and programming for Immanuel's Recreation Center. Brian has always enjoyed sports and playing all kinds of games. In the Rec Center he uses his gifting for sports and recreation as a tool for evangelism.
brian.spigner@ibclr.org
Ross Spigner
Middle School Pastor
Ross serves as the pastor over our middle school ministry. He holds a Doctorate of Ministry in Biblical Counseling and Masters of Divinity from Mid America Baptist Theological Seminary and earned his B.A. in Christian Studies from Ouachita Baptist University. Prior to joining the staff at Immanuel, Ross was the student and college pastor for Second Baptist in Arkadelphia. As middle school pastor, Ross seeks to join arms with parents to develop a biblical approach of discipleship for middle school students. He and his wife, Caroline, have one son, Luke.
ross@ibclr.org
Lindsay Venters
Director of Children's Ministry
Lindsay Venters joined the Immanuel staff in December 2016. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministry from Leavell College and a Masters in Divinity from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. She and her husband, Adam, have the privilege of raising two sons, Beau and Rigby. She has served in various ministries in church including college, youth and missions ministries. She became a Christian at age 8, and one of her biggest influences was growing up with her father in Campus Ministry at LSU where her heart for the Lord, missions and people grew. As Director of Children's Ministry she oversees all aspects of ministry to children in 1st-5th grades. She considers it a privilege and a joy to help children and families at Immanuel serve and grow in the Lord.
lindsay@ibclr.org
Pat Ashworth
Email: pat.ashworth@ibclr.org
Phillip Ashworth
Email: phillip@ibclr.org
Amanda Beach
Student Ministry Admin
Email: amanda@ibclr.org
Wanda Bowie
Housekeeping Manager
Email: wanda.bowie@ibclr.org
Paula Brinkley
Email: paula.brinkley@ibclr.org
Elizabeth Campbell
Serve Coordinator
Email: elizabeth@ibclr.org
Laura Carter
Email: laura@ibclr.org
Tim Childress
Email: tim@ibclr.org
Amy Golden
Director of Admin
Email: amy@ibclr.org
Laurin Guinee
Email: laurin@ibclr.org
Sharon Hallmark
Email: sharon.hallmark@ibclr.org
Laura Hart
Connect Ministries Admin
Email: laura.hart@ibclr.org
Diane Jackson
Email: diane@ibclr.org
Children's Ministry Admin
Email: sarah@ibclr.org
sarah@ibclr.org
Jordan Norton
Young Adult Women
Email: jnorton@ibclr.org
Alicia Spicer
Email: alicia@ibclr.org
Cooper Sutton
Recreation Assistant
Email: cooper@ibclr.org
Darrell Trickett
Email: darrell@ibclr.org
Email: susan.williams@ibclr.org
Dave Woodman
Email: dave.woodman@ibclr.org
Dakota Wright
Email: dakota@ibclr.org


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Democratic Convention Watch: What If Hillary Clinton Cannot Be Secretary of State?
What If Hillary Clinton Cannot Be Secretary of State?
There is a question of whether of not Hillary Clinton can legally serve as Secretary of State. Not surprisingly, it's a Constitutional question, and involves the Three Branches of Government.
A case can be made that Hillary Clinton cannot be appointed as Secretary of State because while she was a Senator, the Senate passed legislation this term which raised the salary of Cabinet Officers.
In the Saxbe case, 10 senators, all Democrats, voted against the ploy on constitutional grounds. Sen. Robert C. Byrd (D-W.Va.), the only one of them who remains in the Senate, said at the time that the Constitution was explicit and "we should not delude the American people into thinking a way can be found around the constitutional obstacle."
The second time, it involved appointing Lloyd Bentsen as Secretary of the Treasury.
So, there may be a fix. HOWEVER, these are not the 1960's nor the 1990's. Now, we have an internet and a lot more transparency. Therefore, whatever happens will occur in full view of the people. There is no possibility of "burying" the item in a newspaper.
The question is whether this would be an issue at confirmation - if Clinton is nominated to the post - and who would raise it. Senators traditionally grant their colleagues some deference and it could be considered politics at its worst if Republicans try to block her nomination with this argument. But senators may be loathe to vote for something scholars tell them is unconstitutional.
There are two questions here: the legal and the political, separated as much as may be practicable.
The legal issue is something that will need to be debated, and could conceivably end up in front of SCOTUS, left to thread the needle between the other two branches.
If the salary is reduced, and therefore the only person making less of a salary than that of Cabinet peers is a woman, how well does that play? Especially in a year given to cries of "sexism". This could be raised since the two other people to circumvent the provision were both men.
If it is legally deemed that she cannot occupy the office of Secretary of State, and that the prior appointments were invalid, what does that do to the relationship of Hillary Clinton's support base and the Democratic Party?
One of the battle cries over the last eight years has been the evisceration of the U.S. Constitution by the Bush administration. What sort of political message would be sent by working around part of Article 1?
If Hillary Clinton does not become Secretary of State, and ergo cannot hold any other appointed position, does she go back to the Senate? Go back to the Senate and launch a run for the Governorship of New York? Leave elective office to work with her husband?


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Srigala Item (letteralmente, in italiano, Lupo nero) è un film d'azione del 1941 realizzato nelle Indie orientali olandesi. Prodotto da The Teng Chun per l'Action Film e diretto e sceneggiato da Tan Tjoei Hock, è in bianco e nero ed interpretato da Hadidjah, Mohamad Mochtar e Tan Tjeng Bok. La storia, ispirata al personaggio di Zorro, è incentrata su un giovane che diventa un vigilante mascherato per vendicarsi del suo connivente zio.

La pellicola venne ben accolta dalla critica e fu un successo commerciale, che lo storico del cinema Misbach Yusa Biran attribuisce all'utilizzo della trama per l'escapismo. Una copia con musica kroncong è conservata alla Sinematek Indonesia.

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Utilizzando la violenza, Djoekri (Tan Tjeng Bok) controlla la ricchezza della piantagione di Soemberwaras di suo fratello Mardjoeki (Bissoe). Improvvisamente quest'ultimo scompare, lasciando il figlio adulto Mochtar (Mohamad Mochtar). Nella piantagione, egli viene trattato alla stregua di un servo e spesso picchiato da Djoekri e dal suo braccio destro, Hasan. Il figlio dello zio, Joesoef (Mohamad Sani), conduce al contrario una vita all'insegna dell'abbondanza.

Presto le attività di Djoekri vengono prese di mira da un uomo mascherato noto come "Lupo nero" ("Srigala Item"), che sventa anche i tentativi di Joesoef di corteggiare Soehaemi (Hadidjah), che Mochtar ama. Djoekri si stanca dell'interferenza di questa misteriosa figura e lo affronta in una battaglia. Sebbene quasi vinca, alla fine viene sconfitto. Successivamente si scopre che Mardjoeki era vivo e che Mochtar era il Lupo nero.

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One weekend, three A380 First Class flights, a personal record! On my way to Canada, I flew Etihad Airways A380 First Class from London to Abu Dhabi, Qatar Airways A380 First Class from Doha to London and British Airways A380 First Class from London to Los Angeles. For the Etihad flight, I burned 40,000 American AAdvantage miles, the two other flights were part of the British Airways First Class error fare from Dubai (~€1350 out-of-pocket, a fraction of the normal fare ~€7000). The revenue OneWorld flights earned me a total of 23,429 American AAdvantage miles.
I had very high expectations for my Etihad A380 First Class Apartment flight from London to Abu Dhabi, but unfortunately those were not met. Was it because Martina was not part of the flight crew? Maybe. The ground experience at Heathrow was nice with a tasty breakfast (menu) and relaxing massage (Six Senses Spa) at the Etihad First & Business Class lounge. But onboard there were a number of disappointments: a less than enthusiastic welcome by cabin manager Bashar, a pre-departure drink served in a broken glass, mediocre inflight dining & service, a cramped shower, a lobby bar lacking the grandeur of its competitors, and more… All first world problems, but if you pride yourself on "setting a new standard for best in class", expectations of your premium passengers are very high.
Obviously, there were a number of positive features as well. The spacious 'Apartment' offering great privacy, the ottoman converting in a 2 meter bed, the huge IFE high definition screen, etc… check the Design Air Etihad A380 First Apartment trip report for more details and pictures. I'll fly Etihad A380 First Class later this year again which hopefully will be an improved experience.
Pic: Etihad First Class pre-depature drink & snacks.
Upon arrival in Abu Dhabi, I had some refreshments and fantastic shave by barber Noor at the Etihad Arrivals lounge before Etihad's Chauffeur service drove me to the Park Hyatt Dubai.
Pic: Excellent service by Etihad barber Noor!
Pic: Forget golf carts, this is how we role at Park Hyatt Dubai!
After a relaxing weekend with friends in Dubai, the journey continued with my best short-haul flight ever! Qatar Airways A320 First Class from Dubai to Doha. The service and inflight catering offered by purser Mi & colleagues during this 45 minute flight was simply amazing! Same counts for the views during take-off!
A short layover at Doha airport allowed me to enjoy some breakfast and Krug at the Al Mourjan Lounge before boarding the Qatar Airways A380 to London. No private suites in this First Class cabin, but beautiful designed seats with a lovely color scheme and fantastic high quality materials. Service and inflight catering were great, only minor comment was the very slow complimentary inflight Wi-Fi.
And then followed the worst First Class airline experience I ever had, British Airways A380 First from London to Los Angeles. At Heathrow Terminal 5, there was the horrible BA Concorde Room where you need to wait half an hour to use a shower which looks like a hospital bathroom, an Elemis Travel Spa which requires you to call 5 WEEKS in advance to book a 15-minute treatment and food you don't want to even look at. Unfortunately there wasn't much improvement after boarding the A380. The seat was ran down, cramped and had a tiny low resolution IFE screen. What made it even worse was the trash and stains from previous guests. I felt embarrassed for the purser announcing through the PA "Welcome to our brand new British Airways A380" .
Service and catering wasn't spectacular either, so I decided to sleep until our arrival in Los Angeles.
Surprisingly, Qatar Airways First Class was the most enjoyable experience out of my three A380 First Class flights. Etihad wasn't bad, but didn't manage to blow me away. British Airways is now on my 'avoid' list. Both Qatar and Etihad First Class can be booked extremely cheap using miles, so if you still have some American AAdvantage or Etihad Guest miles in your account, make sure to book now before the big devaluations kick in!
So glad to see another Belgian is taking advantage of AA's frequent flyer program, which – IMHO – is the best loyalty program for EU based folks (and here's why: http://wp.me/p4d1XU-fRC). Beautiful photos. Love your blog! I am flying Etihad's A380 first class soon as well (same traject London-Abu Dhabi).
Thanks for your feedback Xavier!
These are the kinds of weekends you want to go on forever! Shame on the underwhelming First Class Apartment experience, hopefully your second one later this year will be better!
Very lucky that you got AA award availability on EY during the weekend you need to fly. Normally you need to be very flexible.
How about the QR first class? I will fly QR business class later this year. Is there a big difference between the classes? Should i try their first class?
My wife and I have more BA miles we can use, so we try (try is the only way to discribe the experience, because even one year in advance there is often no availability on popular flights) to book first class flights. Our A 380 flight experience during flight from LHR to LAX was similar.
Poor service, rude personnel, terrible food , and no WiFi.
We are boarding BA to London and Malaga today, hopping this time our experience will be different. We will report after our return.
I forgot to mention $$$$$ departure tax from LHR.
Thank you for your input Andrzej. Maybe better to use your BA miles for partner awards. There are a number of 'sweet spots', check google. Enjoy your trip to Spain!
Thanks for your feedback Brandon! That's gonna be an awesome NYE trip! PH Dubai is great, just make so to leave early to Burj Khalifa on NYE to avoid getting stuck in traffic!
Is the Burj Khalifa where the "party" is at for NYE? We haven't really planned out what we'll be doing/seeing yet! Do you have any recommendations?
We'll be arriving Dec 28 in Abu Dhabi. Staying at the Intercontinental Abu Dhabi until Dec 31st, then driving over to Dubai and staying until Jan 4th, then driving back to Abu Dhabi for 1 night at St. Regis Saadiyat Abu Dhabi, then back to NYC on Jan 5th.
Hi Bart, I am flying QR J tomorrow from Europe to Asia, and have still no idea where to stack the miles. Which FFP will you recommend that allows the cheapest redemption from Europe to Asia (preferably on QR or CX) and quickest status? Many said to stack it on AA or BA, but with many changes occured recently to those programs, I still have doubts. Thanks!
Hi Chris, check http://wheretocredit.com (all depends on your booking class) Note that Qatar Airways often has double / triple miles offers for its Privilege Club.
Hi Bart, my booking fare is eligible for 125% for the majority of OW programs. However, I am looking for a program that is the most suitable and beneficial for me to reach status quickest and allows cheapest redemption from Europe to Asia with QR or CX. Which program would you recommend?
What is interesting is that you have chosen to adjust the hue and saturation of the various photos on the first 3 parts of your journey and not during the British Airways leg. I'm assuming to make the photos even more appealing and further juxtapose your reviews?
I have managed on a few occasions to book "on the day" at the Elemis spa at Heathrow T5 for a shave, and know that you can easily walk up and ask for a shower room. Also, to say that the Concorde Room is horrible, is very misinforming.
This is an awesome review; loved it!


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Book review: Undefeated - Terry Marsh
Sporting autobiographies are two a penny. Henry Cooper has written three at the last count. George Best has written more than he has had livers – and that is saying something!
Submitted by Steven. on November 18, 2005
It is perhaps because there are so many, that the good one's actually stand out. "Undefeated" stands alone, not merely for its honesty, but the range of experiences it shares with the reader.
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From his birth in east London in 1958, until 1991 (when the books narrative ends) Terry Marsh fitted in more than many people manage in a lifetime. A career in the Royal Marine Commandos, life as a fireman, an amateur and then professional boxer, media celebrity, a remand prisoner and defendant at the Old Bailey, all are relayed to the reader in an easy-going, self deprecating manner. At times it actually sounds easy!
Marsh touches on his working class upbringing in Stepney, where his parents cared for his disabled older brother in difficult surroundings. Like many Londoners of their era they took the opportunity to move to better surroundings in Essex, but this is no clichéd tale of East End boy made good, indeed he is at pains to point out that despite living in Stepney for 48 years his dad appears to be the only person there never to have met the Kray Twins!
Joining the Royal Marines whilst still a teenager, Marsh gives an interesting insight into the selection, training and life of a Royal Marine. It is unlikely to be one used for promotional purposes by the Marines recruitment officers. A picture easily emerges of officers who are indifferent or even callous to those in their charge, whilst Marines try, collectively, to get through a recruitment process that is designed to separate them into competing, atomised individuals. Whilst the Marines would no doubt claim the end justifies the means, a slightly unpleasant picture emerges, which is amplified by the pages describing Marsh's service in Northern Ireland, in the republican stronghold of South Armagh. Supposedly fighting the IRA, Marines instead sit about bored, or carry out tedious searches designed to do little more than harass and provoke Catholic residents. They don't put this in the adverts.
Despite all this, Marsh set his heart on joining the Special Boat Service, before coming out of the military intending to improve his education. Instead he switched from amateur to professional boxing, embarking on a career that would give him British, Europe and World honours. Unusually he did much of this whilst maintaining a day job – that of a fireman. It says much about the poor pay that firemen receive that this job is described as merely paying the bills, whilst the money to actually "live" came from boxing.
As a boxer, Marsh was skilful rather than explosive in the ring. His autobiography rather understates his abilities, and whilst some personalities emerge from what was a very good era for British boxing (Nigel Benn, or promoters the Maloney brothers) they are sketches rather than detailed portraits. Having become World Light Welterweight Champion by beating the American Joe Manley, a new life opened – that of the media celebrity. What happened next is not unique in boxing - a dispute with a smooth talking, somewhat slippery manager, followed by financial difficulties and a feeling of a loss of control. Here some humour still emerges – in his first title defence Marsh was aghast when "God Save the Queen" was played, and deliberately jogged on the spot rather than standing stiff as a statue. Despite a nasty cut, he did what he set out to do – to make one successful defence as World Champion.
Going Down?
By now Terry Marsh's legal dispute with his manager, Frank Warren was getting ever more complicated, heading towards the libel courts, and attempts at becoming a fight promoter himself had got off to a slow start. Family and health problems (his wife Jacqui is portrayed as a sort of Footballers Wives character throughout the book) clearly did not help his situation.
When Warren was shot and seriously injured in Stratford in 1989, Marsh was not originally a suspect, although Warren had recently brought libel proceedings against him. His subsequent arrest, and time spent in prison on remand are described in detail.
One of the ways you can always tell the police have little or no case against a defendant is when a central plank of the prosecution is the testimony of a fellow prisoner. Time after time cases have centred not on evidence collected by the police before or shortly after arrest, but instead on evidence dubiously obtained from within the prison system. Sometimes we are expected to believe a defendant who never agreed to say a single word to the police whilst being questioned, gets straight to prison, finds the biggest scumbag in the whole jail and immediately starts bragging to him about what he has supposedly done. Such was the case with Terry Marsh.
Life, outside of the police mindset, is simply not like that.
Remanded in custody charged with attempted murder, Marsh spent time in three London prisons, spending time on the block on each. The banality and sheer stupidity of prison life, and in particular prison officers, has rarely been detailed with such gusto. Viewing prisoners who meekly do as they are told as collaborators, Marsh quickly became a marked man as far as the authorities were concerned. This resistance inspired other prisoners – in one of the most exciting narratives Marsh stands his ground with a group of screws in Wormwood Scrubs. His offence? Refusing to tuck his shirt in. Surrounded by more and more officers, Marsh was resigned to a beating until a fellow prisoner urged him to stand his ground – the screws were losing their nerve. He walked through their lines untouched, to pats on the back from his fellow inmates.
This was a testing time for those running Britain's prisons – the Strangeways riot and poor industrial relations between the Prison Officers Association and the Prison Service stretched the authorities in a way they had rarely been tested before. Of these "disputes", Marsh is scathing "Double their money and they will be willing to have six to a cell. It was the first industrial dispute where I have had no sympathy for the union". Interestingly he is far from scathing when describing the IRA prisoners he met in HMP Brixton, with whom he played many hours of scrabble. His life had turned full circle.
Fighting Dirty
That the police were willing to fight dirty to convict Marsh is clear from several unexplained events, be it curious letters sent to Marsh whilst he was in jail, to people approaching members of his family whilst he was in custody, asking if they could obtain access to firearms. Marsh's wife was "looked after" by female police officers whose brief even extended to do her shopping for her.
The vultures of the tabloid media also circled, desperate for the big story – about Terry Marsh if he was convicted, from Terry Marsh if he was found not guilty. One female journalist even hinted she wanted a relationship with Marsh on his release, to try and secure his story.
Marsh does not overly dwell on his dramatic acquittal at the Old Bailey, and shows little triumph that his eventual libel action against Frank Warren went ahead, resulting in what could be best described as a narrow points victory. Instead, the impression is left of a man who appreciated the simple things in life all the more for nearly losing them.
"Undefeated" ends, rather abruptly, in 1991. As such it is a snapshot of a life, and a world that has changed. Or has it?
Instead of being unpopular in Northern Ireland, the Royal Marines are unpopular in Afghanistan and Iraq. The prison service has strengthened its control over prisons, some of which are now privatised, but the problems of hard drugs and overcrowding inside are worse than ever. Solidarity amongst prisoners is however, sadly, well below the levels that it was in the early 1990s.
Boxing is continuously referred to as being a sport down in the dumps, yet it continues to provide an excellent living for a few, and a harsher life for many. People said much the same 14 years ago. And this year an unbeaten World Light Welterweight champion has been involved in an increasingly bitter dispute with his manager. For Terry Marsh, substitute Ricky Hatton. For Frank Warren, substitute….. Frank Warren!
As a book, it is possible to find faults with "Undefeated". Boxing fans may have preferred more detail about some of the fight characters Marsh undoubtedly met, whilst those expecting tales of celebrity drug taking and partying will be disappointed – when Marsh succeeded in getting a date with Miss Isle of Man, he was horrified to turn up and find she had brought her boyfriend with her! Although the issues Terry Marsh faced with epilepsy are mentioned, the reader is not informed if these problems persist today.
Given the book trades increasing dominance by a few big publishers, and a decreasing number of book stores, self-published titles like this, which have not kissed the hand of the safe, corporate chains are to be applauded. That however is not the reason to buy "Undefeated" – buy it because you will laugh hard, you will wonder, and most of all you will learn something – about sport, about politics and about life.
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Feeling moody and irritable post-delivery? You do not have to feel guilty for not being able to enjoy motherhood. You see, your body has changed, there is a big responsibility before you, and your life will never be the same again. This can be exciting for many moms but for some, it can be the cause for baby blues, also called Post-Partum Depression (PPD). Research shows that almost 13% of new moms experience postpartum depression. Therefore, if you are one of them, the good news is that this condition can be managed and overcome with consistent care.
Every mom is hormonal after the delivery. This can lead to mood swings and some irritability. However, in some cases, it is extreme and can lead to a condition called postpartum depression or PPD. For a long time, the drop in hormones has been blamed for this condition. However, several other factors contribute to the condition and increase the risk of developing it post childbirth.
Postpartum depression is a mental health disorder that is a form of clinical depression, occurring after you have had a baby. You can develop it at any time in the first year of your baby being born. Usually, women are affected by it the most in the first three weeks of delivery. This condition is not restricted to first time moms.
Inability to carry on with your basic routine.
Crying for long hours and more frequently and most often without any reason.
Being unable to bond with your baby.
Lack of closeness with your baby.
Loss of interest in taking care of yourself, eating and any daily activity.
Wanting to stay in bed for most part of the day.
Inability to focus and absent mindedness.
Who is at a risk of this condition?
While hormonal changes are believed to be the most important contributing factor, some women are at a higher risk of PPD than others.
Those with a history of depression or other mental health disorder.
Women who do not have enough support from the spouse or the family.
Women who conceive unexpectedly or do not really want to have a child.
Meet a counselor: There are specialists who can help you figure out what you are feeling and why you are feeling a certain way. Start by talking to your pediatrician and obstetrician. They can guide you with counseling and help you find the right expert. These counseling sessions include several hours of talking and tactical questions that will help you assert your fears or issues. This is one of the most effective ways to deal with this condition.
Medication: In extreme cases, antidepressants are prescribed to help women overcome PPD. These medicines are considered safe when it comes to breastfeeding. However, the real effect of these medicines is still under scrutiny. Never buy antidepressants off the shelf even if recommended by friends or family who have overcome this condition.
Eat healthy: Research shows that a diet that lacks certain important minerals and vitamins can increase the symptoms of PPD. The most important nutrients with respect to this condition are omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin B12, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin D, and Vitamin B6. Taking dietary supplements and foods rich in these nutrients can yield desirable results.
Get some exercise: Even a small stroll in the park or around the house can help you feel calmer. Exercise is known to release happy hormones or endorphins that reduce the symptoms of depression. You may not feel up to this. However, having a friend, your spouse, or a member of the family join you can motivate you to do so.
Find calming techniques: Using essential oils, meditation, relaxing music or even reading a book can be a source of calmness. If you feel overwhelmed, do not hesitate to ask for help. Wanting some quiet time or me-time does not make you a bad mother. The calmer you are, the better you can take care of your baby.
Join a new mom's group: Several groups encourage new mothers to discuss their experiences after childbirth and even share tips with each other. You may be able to find people who are experiencing PPD and learn new coping techniques that will work for you. These groups reassure you that you are not alone.
Get some sleep: Sleeping whenever the baby is asleep can really help you relax and release your stress. Lack of sleep will cause the symptoms of this condition to shoot up.
It is very important that you do not pressure yourself to be the perfect parent. Take one day at a time and understand this wonderful new phase in your life in order to enjoy it.