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·March 30, 2020

Psychiatric disorders after first birth reduce likelihood of subsequent children

Women who experience postpartum mental health problems such as depression and anxiety following the birth of their first child are 31% less likely to have more children. Read More

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·February 4, 2020

General anesthesia in cesarean deliveries increases odds of postpartum depression by 54%

Women who are given a general anesthetic during a cesarean section delivery have a 54% higher risk of developing postpartum depression. The odds of suicidal thoughts or self-inflicting injury increased to 91%. The study points to a potential protective effect on mental health for regional anesthesia during cesarean section compared to general anesthetic. Read More

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·January 13, 2020

Higher rates of post-natal depression among autistic mothers

Mothers on the autism spectrum are more likely to report symptoms of postnatal depression than mothers who do not have ASD. Read More

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·November 21, 2019

Severe pregnancy-related depression may be rooted in inflammation

Inflammatory factors appear to contribute to pregnancy-related depression onset and severity. Researchers found elevated levels of IL-6 and IL-8 and reduced levels of IL-2 in blood samples taken from blood samples of pregnant women who reported symptoms of depression. Additionally, they found serotonin was drastically reduced. Read More

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·October 21, 2019

Pregnancy stress triggers immune response that may contribute to postpartum depression

Chronic stress during pregnancy increases neuroinflammation. The immune changes may create circumstances in the brain, which increase susceptibility to postnatal depression. Read More

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·June 12, 2019

Overdose, Suicide Among Leading Reasons for Postpartum Maternal Deaths

Suicides and overdoses made up almost 20% of postpartum deaths in Californian women between 2010 and 2012. Read More

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·May 14, 2019

Prior eating disorders linked to long-term depression risk for mothers

Women who suffered from eating disorders are at increased risk of developing depression during pregnancy and up until 18 years after the birth of their child. Read More

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·May 13, 2019

Study shows people fail to recognize male postnatal depression

People are more likely to diagnose symptoms of postnatal depression in women over men, new findings report. When presented with information relating to the mental health of new parents, people associated postnatal depression symptoms in men with stress and tiredness. Researchers state the need for greater awareness of paternal postnatal depression. Read More

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·April 23, 2019

Texas A&M Research Leads To First Drug For Postpartum Depression

A newly developed drug can help combat the effects of postnatal depression. Read More

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·December 27, 2018

Postnatal Depression in Dads Linked to Depression in Teen Daughters

A new study reports teenage daughters of fathers who suffered postnatal depression following their birth are at an increased risk of developing depression. Read More

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·November 7, 2018

Women Who Give Birth to Boys More Likely to Develop Postnatal Depression

A new study reports women who give birth to boys are at a 79% increased risk of developing postnatal depression than those who birth girls. Researchers also note that women who experience birth complications are 174% more likely to develop PND. Read More

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·September 27, 2018

Postnatal Depression Could be Linked to Fewer Daylight Hours During Late Pregnancy

A new study reports women who are in their third trimester of pregnancy during months with less day light are at an increased risk of developing postnatal depression. Read More

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