Two mums have spoken about their postnatal depression to raise awareness about the charity which supported them.

Leading reproductive and mental health experts have said the sex of a baby could sometimes trigger emotional stress for new mothers, particularly when the child’s gender does not align with family ...

Moms, get pumped for this news. Childbirth brings a plethora of exhausting new responsibilities — but some can affect your health in a good way. New research finds that one task in particular may ...

Postpartum depression can last months, even with treatment, depending on the individual. However, it may last for years ...

People feel called to exercise for many reasons — whether it be weight loss, heart health, or recreation. But for one woman on the Coast, it’s fueling her quest to be the best mother she can be.

Depression and psychosis are more common in women after childbirth than before, but the risk of suicide attempts decreases. This is shown by two new studies from Karolinska Institutet. The results ...

How brain changes, hormonal shifts, genetics, and environmental factors contribute to postpartum depression and influence maternal mental health.

Eight months after birth, many parents expect life to feel at least a little steadier. When instead the days are soaked in sadness, irritability and sudden rage, it can feel like a personal failure ...

More than just the “baby blues“, the severe low moods and anxious thoughts of postpartum depression (PPD) affect one in eight women after giving birth — including actress Jennifer Lawrence. Until ...

Depression and psychosis are more common in women after childbirth than before, but the risk of suicide attempts decreases. This is shown by two new studies from Karolinska Institutet. The results ...

What Is the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS)? The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) is an easy-to-take, self-administered questionnaire that you can use to screen yourself, or a ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WPVI) -- Doctors say they have new clues into what causes depression during pregnancy. It's pretty common: About 1 in 7 women experience depression before delivery, and half a million ...