If a mom believes that PPD is rare, she may assume she doesn’t have it. PPD affects 1 in 8 women in the U.S., yet nearly half ...

Postpartum depression can start within a year after delivery and last over 2 weeks. Symptoms may include hopelessness, guilt, sleep or appetite changes, and trouble connecting with your baby. Hormone ...

You hear “postpartum depression” and probably picture tears, sadness, maybe not wanting to hold your baby. But here’s the thing: it doesn’t always look like that and goes undiagnosed too often, ...

Dell Medical School researchers are studying FDA-approved brain stimulation for new use as a rapid treatment for postpartum ...

This cohort study found associations between hormonal contraceptives and depression risk among first-time moms in the first year postpartum. Researchers found that initiating hormonal contraception ...

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 ...

Many parents feel elation and joy when bringing a new baby home from the hospital. The car seat has been installed, the new outfits and extra diapers purchased, the nursery has been decorated. While ...

Postpartum depression (PPD) is a mood disorder that impacts one in seven people within the first year of giving birth. PPD ...

A certain amount of sadness and overwhelm is completely natural after giving birth. Here’s how to recognize if what you’re feeling is actually postpartum depression, and the things that can make it ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Mental health has a long history of stigma, which has sadly kept many people from feeling safe enough to seek help. According to ...

What Is the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS)? The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) is an easy-to-take, self-administered questionnaire that you can use to screen yourself, or a ...