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

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 4, 2020

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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Higher rates of post-natal depression among autistic mothers

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 13, 2020

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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Severe pregnancy-related depression may be rooted in inflammation

Neuroscience NewsNovember 21, 2019

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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Pregnancy stress triggers immune response that may contribute to postpartum depression

Neuroscience NewsOctober 21, 2019

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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Overdose, Suicide Among Leading Reasons for Postpartum Maternal Deaths

Neuroscience NewsJune 12, 2019

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

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

Neuroscience NewsMay 14, 2019

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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Study shows people fail to recognize male postnatal depression

Neuroscience NewsMay 13, 2019

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

Neuroscience NewsApril 23, 2019

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

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Postnatal Depression in Dads Linked to Depression in Teen Daughters

Neuroscience NewsDecember 27, 2018

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

Neuroscience NewsNovember 7, 2018

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

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 27, 2018

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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Gestational Diabetes May Predispose Women to Postnatal Depression

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 5, 2018

A new study reveals 16% of new mothers who suffered gestational diabetes while pregnant developed postnatal depression symptoms following birth. Only 9% of women who didn't suffer GDM went on to develop PND. Researchers say gestational diabetes could be used as a biomarker for assessing PND risk following birth.... Read More...

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postnatal depression

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

Higher rates of post-natal depression among autistic mothers

Severe pregnancy-related depression may be rooted in inflammation

Pregnancy stress triggers immune response that may contribute to postpartum depression

Overdose, Suicide Among Leading Reasons for Postpartum Maternal Deaths

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

Study shows people fail to recognize male postnatal depression

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

Postnatal Depression in Dads Linked to Depression in Teen Daughters

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

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

Gestational Diabetes May Predispose Women to Postnatal Depression