For many pregnant women and their partners, a discussion about emotional health quickly turns to postpartum depression. It’s the thing that every couple knows about, and every couple fears. Media ...
A recent study conducted at the University of Turku in Finland showed that hyperemesis gravidarum, a severe form of nausea that occurs during pregnancy, is linked to depression. Women who experienced ...
She had used the medication to treat anxiety before she had her first child, and she continued it throughout that pregnancy ...
Researchers uncover a consistent global link between antenatal depression and gestational diabetes, highlighting how early emotional support and screening could protect both maternal and newborn ...
A new mouse study found antidepressant use during pregnancy may influence brain development in utero. Most antidepressants are safe to use during pregnancy, according to experts. Depending on the ...
Inadequate sleep can have negative downstream effects on everyday cognitive functioning and mental health, which can then ...
When initial screening suggests the possibility of depression, additional questions need to be asked to gain a more complete picture of the woman’s status. The following areas have been suggested for ...
If you are pregnant or a new mother who is struggling with depression or anxiety, you can call or text the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline, 24/7: 833-TLC-MAMA (833-852-6262). Postpartum ...
Sadness, irritability, or anger that lasts for two weeks or more should be checked. Constant feelings of the inability to cope need to be examined. Having no feelings for your baby can be a warning ...
Exposure to unhealthy levels of air pollution during pregnancy may prolong postpartum depression symptoms in new mothers, according to new research. A team of researchers from the University of ...