Physical Activity Can Help Ease Postpartum Depression [Study]

Medicine & Technology Nov 30, 2023

New moms should engage in physical activities when it's safe for them to do so as it can help with postpartum depression, according to a new study.

Postpartum Depression: When Does It Start? How Long Does It Last?

Nov 15, 2023

Postpartum depression is a type of clinical depression that begins after the birth of a baby. Read to learn more.

More Women Experience Lasting Depression, Anxiety Symptoms During Pregnancy and Postpartum; Will This Affect the Baby’s Growth?

Mar 07, 2022

Many women report an experience of lingering depression and anxiety during pregnancy and postpartum amidst antidepressant use. Find out how this affects the baby.

The Still Face Test Determines the Mental Health of Both Mothers & Newborns

Sep 14, 2020

As part of a larger study, German scientists discover a connection between the mood of mothers and their newborn babies. The results of their study show how sensitive the stress level of babies is to the mood disorders of mothers during the early stages of growth.

Postpartum Depression Can Now Be Handled Better with the Help of these Apps

Nov 13, 2019

Symptoms of postpartum depression include bouts of sadness, the inability of taking care of the baby or doing chores, crying for no reason, sleeping too much, and the lack of interest in anything, to name a few.

Emergency Cesareans Put New Mothers at Higher Risk of Developing Postnatal Depression

Jun 21, 2019

A new study has revealed first-time mothers who give birth via unplanned cesarean section are 15 percent more likely to experience postnatal depression

FDA approves first postpartum depression drug

Mar 20, 2019

For the first time in history, the US Food and Drug Administration has approved a drug specifically indicated for the treatment of postpartum depression

Blood marker holds key to postpartum depression

Aug 04, 2015

It is now possible to detect if a person is at risk of postpartum depression.