Background. Postpartum depression (PPD) is a major public health issue that affects not only the new mother, but also her infant and other family members. Postpartum depression has been reported to ...

Like many first-time mothers, Lisette Lopez-Rose thought childbirth would usher in a time of joy. Instead, she had panic attacks as she imagined that something bad was going to happen to her baby, and ...

Over the course of her career, Susana Carmona, a clinical psychologist and neuroscientist at the Gregorio Marañón Institute of Health Research, has used brain imaging to study the distinctive brain ...

"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 ...

PPD remains one of the most disabling complications of childbirth, which is typically characterized by sadness, restlessness, impaired concentration, and sleep disturbances. Although PPD is considered ...

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 ...

Up to 25% of new mothers suffer from postpartum depression, which can significantly impact their parenting behavior and the wellbeing of their children. A new study from the University of Illinois ...

Sarah Bradley is a writer with six years of experience creating personal essays, reported features, and content related to health and parenting topics. Your gut and brain are connected, so eating a ...

I thought I was prepared when my son was born, but I was suddenly hit with a dark cloud. This baby took away my identity and hurt my wife.