Dr. Kisha Davis, Montgomery County's chief health officer, wants new mothers to know they're not alone and don't have to ...
The weeks and months following childbirth bring profound physical, emotional, and psychological changes that can overwhelm even the most prepared new parents. While some degree of mood fluctuation, ...
A new study found that postpartum depression rates doubled over the past decade. Mothers interviewed by Business Insider shared a range of symptoms, including anxiety and OCD. Researchers say early ...
The research constitutes some of the first evidence that the condition is associated with modifications in the brain before childbirth. By Pam Belluck Pam Belluck covers maternal mental health and ...
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Up to 20 percent of women develop a perinatal mood and anxiety disorder (PMAD), such as depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder or (rarely) psychosis, either during pregnancy or in the year ...
New postpartum depression research from the University of Virginia School of Medicine and Weill Cornell Medicine could lead to a blood test to identify women at risk and possibly even to a preventive ...
Becoming a mother is supposed to be the most natural and joyful experience in the world, at least that’s what every culture seems to tell new mothers. But what happens when your reality doesn’t match ...
A trial of a new cognitive behavioural therapy program may provide a step toward greater support for new fathers experiencing ...
Mental health is a leading cause of pregnancy-related deaths in Texas. However, annual state data meant to track postpartum depression and treatment in the state isn’t showing an accurate ...
Background. Postpartum depression (PPD) is a major public health issue that affects not only the new mother, but also her infant and other family members. Postpartum depression has been reported to ...