A study published March 5 in Science Advances found that women with signs of depression after childbirth had increased volume ...

The research constitutes some of the first evidence that the condition is associated with modifications in the brain before ...

A new study offers some of the first evidence that postpartum depression is linked to changes in the brain, specifically in ...

Researchers aim to investigate the causes and potential treatments for perinatal intrusions—intense and vivid thoughts that ...

Certain factors can contribute to someone being at higher risk for developing postpartum depression after a baby is born.

Pregnancy causes a shift in hormonal changes preparing the body for childbirth and motherhood These hormonal changes can lead ...

The prevalence of postpartum checkups decreases over time among women with hypertensive disorders, revealing disparities in ...

If you suspect you have postpartum depression, you can take the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale, a short screening test ...

Postpartum depression can leave new mothers feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, disturbed and detached. Although this condition lasts for a brief period, proper care and support are important for both the ...

Widespread screening, provider training, and better integration of gynecological and mental healthcare could prevent ...

Antepartum depression is a common mental health condition that can affect pregnant women It is important to recognise the ...

Postnatal depression (PND) is a common yet often misunderstood condition that affects many new mothers, and even fathers ...