Clik here to view.
Caring Counseling May Ease Postpartum Depression
FRIDAY, Jan. 16 (HealthDay News) — Either in person or over the phone, women struggling with postpartum depression can be treated effectively by professionals or mothers who have gone through the same...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Diabetes Linked to Depression During and After Pregnancy
TUESDAY, Feb. 24 (HealthDay News) — Low-income women with diabetes who are pregnant or recently gave birth face almost twice the risk of depression compared to women without the blood sugar disorder, a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Mothers of Multiples May Face Higher Depression Risk
WEDNESDAY, April 1 (HealthDay News) — Mothers who deliver two or more babies are more likely to have developed moderate to severe depression within nine months of giving birth than mothers who have a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Women More Likely Than Men to Reject Unattractive Babies
WEDNESDAY, June 24 (HealthDay News) — Women are more likely than men to look away from less-than-cute babies, according to a study that challenges the idea of a mother’s unconditional love. The...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Depression Poses Pregnancy Risks
SUNDAY, July 19 (HealthDay News) — Thanks to high-profile celebrities like Brooke Shields, postpartum depression is out of the closet and discussed as something to recognize and treat. But less well...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Predicting Postpartum Depression May Be Possible
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 23 (HealthDay News) — Spanish researchers report that they’ve developed ways to detect 80 percent of cases of postpartum depression, which is estimated to affect more than one in 10...
View ArticleClik here to view.
For Obese, Weight Gained in Pregnancy May Not Leave
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 21 (HealthDay News) — Obese women who gain more than 15 pounds during pregnancy tend to retain much of it long after delivery, a new U.S. study finds. Oregon researchers collected data...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Postpartum Depression Can Strike New Dads
By Serena GordonHealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, May 18 (HealthDay News) — Although many people know that new moms are at increased risk of depression following the birth of a child, new research suggests...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Brain Anomalies Found in Moms With Postpartum Depression
By Madonna BehenHealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, Sept. 16 (HealthDay News) — Women with postpartum depression have differences in brain functioning that may interfere not only with how they process their...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Male Victims of Domestic Abuse May Show Signs of PTSD
TUESDAY, April 12 (HealthDay News) — Men who are victims of domestic abuse by their female partners can develop psychological trauma, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression and...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Pregnancy Alone Not A Risk for Mental Health Problems
MONDAY, July 7 (HealthDay News) — Pregnancy alone isn’t associated with an increased risk of mental health disorders, a new study says. It’s been suggested that pregnant women and those who’ve recently...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Many Women Struggle With Challenge of a Newborn
TUESDAY, Aug. 5 (HealthDay News) — Many new mothers in the United States struggle with chronic emotional and physical problems, often with little or no support from their husbands or partners, all the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
3 Questions Can Spot Possible Postpartum Depression
TUESDAY, Sept. 2 (HealthDay News) — Three simple questions were just as good as conventional screening for identifying potential postpartum depression among new mothers. “Postpartum depression is...
View Article
