Measuring the levels of a hormone produced by the placenta during pregnancy might predict whether a woman is likely to develop postpartum depression, a new study suggests.
Read morePostpartum psychosis is a very serious psychiatric illness that can be life threatening. Across all cultures, it affects approximately 1... Read more »
Although there is limited evidence from research studies to guide the treatment of women with depression during pregnancy or lactation,... Read more »
It is one of those times in a woman's life which holds high emotional expectations. You are given your "bundle of joy" and then you are... Read more »
Depression is the leading cause of disease-related disability among women in the world. In particular, women during their reproductive... Read more »
I was very surprised to read about postpartum depression for Dads on this Web site, and I using the piece as an opportunity to talk about... Read more »
Having a baby can be a joyous celebration. But what happens when the happiness and joy you were expecting to feel is replaced with feelings of... Read more »
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Depression - postpartum; Postnatal depressionSymptomsThe symptoms of postpartum depression are the same as the symptoms of depression that occurs at... Read more »
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Depression - postpartum; Postnatal depressionPreventionHaving good social support from family, friends, and coworkers may help reduce the seriousness... Read more »
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Depression - postpartum; Postnatal depressionTreatmentA new mother who has any symptoms of postpartum depression should take steps right away to get... Read more »
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Depression - postpartum; Postnatal depressionDefinitionPostpartum depression is moderate to severe depression in a woman after she has given birth.... Read more »