How brain changes, hormonal shifts, genetics, and environmental factors contribute to postpartum depression and influence ...

"Everything just seemed like a complete and utter unmitigated disaster," says Amanda, a biology professor in Georgia, as she looks back on the time surrounding her son's birth. "Our son was a ...

Postpartum depression can turn what everyone insists should be a joyful blur into a season that feels dark, lonely, and terrifying. For someone who went through a severe episode after a first baby, ...

Wendy Wisner is a journalist and international board certified lactation consultant (IBCLC). She has written about all things pregnancy, maternal/child health, parenting, and general health and ...

This article was co-authored by Nikita Baxi and Robert Muller, PhD. Postpartum depression is a form of clinical depression that affects 10 to 20 percent of women after childbirth. Recent data from ...

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 ...

The weeks and months following childbirth bring profound physical, emotional, and psychological changes that can overwhelm even the most prepared new parents. While some degree of mood fluctuation, ...

A simple act like walking can have mental and physical health benefits for someone living with postpartum depression. Feelings of sadness, anxiety, or distress are common after pregnancy. In up to 1 ...

The introduction of zuranolone by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in August 2023 marked a pivotal moment in the treatment of postpartum depression (PPD). Distinct from the mild and brief “baby ...

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 ...