The risk for postpartum depression is highest among first-time mothers, mothers younger than 25 years old and mothers of twins, according to a survey of more than 1.1 million mothers worldwide.

Hayden Panettiere, an American artist and activist, suffered postpartum depression after giving birth to her daughter Kaya in 2014. Through her constant talks to media, she started a national ...

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 ...

Mental health has a long history of stigma, which has sadly kept many people from feeling safe enough to seek help. According to recent studies, postpartum depression affects approximately one in ...

The risk of experiencing symptoms of postpartum depression may be higher in women who give birth after unintended pregnancies vs those who get pregnant intentionally, according to a recent study. The ...

Postpartum depression (PPD) is common in partners of birthing people, even though it’s not commonly discussed. Symptoms may include stress, anxiety, and detachment. Postpartum depression (PPD) is a ...

Postpartum depression is a deep sadness that occurs after your baby’s birth and interferes with your daily life. It is the most common pregnancy complication that can affect both women and men in the ...

A massive population study reveals that postpartum depression in either parent, especially in both, may signal a substantially higher likelihood of autism in their child, underscoring the importance ...

Postpartum depression (PPD), sometimes called perinatal depression, is a type of severe depression that happens to some ...

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 ...

New research explores whether routine hormonal contraception after childbirth may be quietly fueling a rise in postpartum depression — and what it means for millions of mothers. Study: Postpartum ...

What Are Perinatal Anxiety and Postpartum Anxiety? Perinatal anxiety is anxiety that happens at any time from when you become pregnant until about a year after you give birth. Within this, new parents ...