Fathers may get postpartum depression at a similar rate to mothers, but it’s often overlooked. At last, the way we diagnose and treat it is improving, for the good of the whole family ...

Although postpartum depression is a common complication after childbirth, it can be one of the most isolating experiences a new parent faces. “Here was this precious baby I had wanted for so long, and ...

LOS ANGELES -- A machine-learning model may be able to predict the risk of postpartum depression among new mothers, according to a retrospective cohort study. Using electronic health record (EHR) data ...

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 ...

Poor communication between patients and providers often hindered pain management, increasing the risk of postpartum depression, researchers found. Black and Latina women regularly reported that ...

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 ...

"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 ...

New parents are told to expect tears, mood swings, and sleep deprivation, then sent home with a newborn and a "you've got this." For many, those early emotional whiplash days really are a short‑lived ...

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 ...

Pregnancy, and the time following the birth of a child, is for many a time of joy, great expectation, and of course also increased stress and anxiety. The strain placed on the family is considerable, ...

Journalist Jacqueline Mendelsohn experienced mood swings and random bouts of crying with her first child. “I remember bursting into tears as I brought my daughter home and walked through the front ...