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·July 2, 2024·6 min read

Oxytocin’s Link to Obesity and Postnatal Depression

A new study has identified the TRPC5 gene as a cause of obesity, behavioral issues, and postnatal depression. Researchers found that missing or impaired TRPC5 genes disrupt oxytocin neurons, crucial for regulating appetite and emotions. This discovery offers potential new treatments, like using oxytocin to alleviate symptoms. The findings emphasize the biological basis of certain behaviors and conditions.

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·April 10, 2024·7 min read

Innovative Supplement Prevents Postpartum Blues

A new study introduces a natural supplement that significantly reduces postpartum blues and depression symptoms. The four-year study demonstrated that the supplement, taken shortly after childbirth, prevents the onset of postpartum blues in 66% of participants and protects against clinical postpartum depression six months later.

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·February 17, 2023·3 min read

Mothers With Depression Take Longer to Respond to Their Children

Mothers who experience depression take longer to respond to their children during a back-and-forth conversation.

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·February 4, 2023·1 min read

Postpartum Depression Is More Than Baby Blues

Symptoms of postpartum depression usually begin to arise three weeks after the birth of a child and are defined by differences in mood and anxiety levels. PPD can last for a year or longer. Baby blues, by contrast, typically last for two weeks.

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·January 27, 2023·4 min read

A Young Mother Is Accused of Killing Her Children: What Is Postpartum Depression and Psychosis?

Researchers discuss how postnatal depression and psychosis can lead some mothers to commit violent acts against or even murder their young children.

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·December 2, 2022·6 min read

Prenatal Wellness Classes Cut Moms’ Depression in Half up to Eight Years Later

Pregnant women who participated in group wellness classes for eight weeks were half as likely to suffer depression eight years later compared to women who did not attend the classes.

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·November 23, 2022·5 min read

Two-Hour Prenatal Course May Reduce Postpartum Depression and Increase Parental Confidence

Expectant mothers who took a two-hour perinatal course called "Help, Understanding, Guidance (HUG) Your Baby" had a significantly reduced risk of postpartum depression and an increase in parental confidence once their baby arrived.

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·August 26, 2022·6 min read

Half of Moms of Kids With Autism Have High Depressive Symptoms

50% of mothers who have children on the autism spectrum report symptoms of depression over an 18-month period, a new study reports.

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·August 19, 2022·3 min read

‘Concerning’ Findings Emphasize Importance of Depression Screening

Researchers are calling for postnatal depression risk screening for women with persistent depression while they are still pregnant.

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·May 29, 2022·4 min read

How Men React When Becoming a Dad Isn’t Part of the Plan

Unplanned fatherhood is linked to an increased risk of postnatal depression in both parents and behavioral problems in the offspring, researchers report.

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·February 23, 2022·4 min read

Moms at Highest Risk for Postpartum Depression Identified

Younger mothers, first time moms, and women who give birth to twins are at the highest risk of developing postpartum depression, a new study reports.

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·June 20, 2021·2 min read

Pregnant Women With Migraine at Higher Risk of Complications

Pregnant women with a history of migraines are at greater risk of both prenatal and postnatal complications. A new study found migraine sufferers are at increased risk of hyperlipidemia and gestational diabetes during pregnancy, and postnatal depression following the birth of their child.

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postnatal depression

Oxytocin’s Link to Obesity and Postnatal Depression

Innovative Supplement Prevents Postpartum Blues

Mothers With Depression Take Longer to Respond to Their Children

Postpartum Depression Is More Than Baby Blues

A Young Mother Is Accused of Killing Her Children: What Is Postpartum Depression and Psychosis?

Prenatal Wellness Classes Cut Moms’ Depression in Half up to Eight Years Later

Two-Hour Prenatal Course May Reduce Postpartum Depression and Increase Parental Confidence

Half of Moms of Kids With Autism Have High Depressive Symptoms

‘Concerning’ Findings Emphasize Importance of Depression Screening

How Men React When Becoming a Dad Isn’t Part of the Plan

Moms at Highest Risk for Postpartum Depression Identified

Pregnant Women With Migraine at Higher Risk of Complications

Pregnant Women Face Lower Odds of Long COVID

Brain-to-Voice AI Streams Natural Speech for People with Paralysis

Weight Training May Slow Cognitive Decline and Protect Aging Brains

Screen Time in Bed Linked to Less Sleep, Higher Insomnia Risk

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