But that joy is tempered for the nearly 60 percent of new mothers who also suffer from postpartum depression (PPD). The symptoms include anxiety, depression, irritability, confusion, and crying ...

See what else could point to this kind of depression. WebMD offers a pictorial guide to postpartum depression symptoms: who gets it, how it’s different from the “baby blues,” and ways to ...

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 ...

Merritt, who now lives in southern California, wouldn’t learn the truth until her son was more than 2 years old: she was suffering from postpartum depression (PPD). Between 10% and 20% of women ...

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 ...

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 ...

Unplanned cesarean section delivery was tied to higher risk for postpartum depression (PPD) and increased odds of postpartum visit attendance. There was no link between PPD risk and a planned ...