New postpartum depression findings could lead to a blood test to identify women at risk and possibly even to a preventive treatment. New postpartum depression research from the University of ...

A new study examines postpartum depression’s negative economic impact on Alabama over six years and urges policy solutions that could help alleviate the mental health disorders ramifications.

"It took me a while to realize that I was going through postpartum depression. Fortunately, I came out of it in time, but I remember feeling robbed of the joy I'd been hoping to experience." ...

SB191, filed by Sen. Vivian Davis Figures, D-Mobile, says that under existing law there is no requirement that mothers are screened for postpartum depression. “This bill would require the ...

In comparison with the vast epidemiological literature on postpartum depression (PPD), relatively few studies have examined the biological aspects of the disorder. However, research into the ...

Lead author Luwam Gebrekristos, MPH, PhD in Epidemiology student Adolescent mothers worldwide face a heightened risk of postpartum depression. In Kenya, 15 percent of girls give birth before turning ...

One of the most overlooked challenges is diastasis recti, a condition affecting more than half of postpartum women. It occurs when the growing uterus stretches the connective tissue along the ...

These brain changes could help predict and diagnose postpartum depression in the future THURSDAY, March 6, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Subtle changes in the brain during pregnancy may help explain why ...

Depression is a mental health condition characterized by symptoms ranging from excessive tiredness, loss of interest in daily activities, sadness, and sometimes, suicidal thoughts. Healthcare ...

Ghee saunth ladoos, traditionally consumed by postpartum women in India, are debated for their impact on weight gain. Experts suggest moderating portion sizes and combining them with a balanced ...

This is episode 2 of The Deep End. Listen to more episodes here. Depression can affect not just the mind, but the body, too. Inner experiences of mental struggles are private. But in this episode ...