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·October 27, 2020·3 min read

Postpartum Depression May Persist Three Years After Giving Birth

Study reveals one in four women experience symptoms of depression up to three years after giving birth. The risks are greater for women with a history of mood disorders and gestational diabetes.

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·March 30, 2020·6 min read

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.

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·February 4, 2020·4 min read

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.

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·October 21, 2019·3 min read

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.

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·October 3, 2019·3 min read

Poor mental and physical health in pregnancy linked to infant sleep problems

Poor prepartum and postpartum physical and mental health was associated with persistent severe sleep problems in their babies.

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·July 25, 2019·4 min read

Scientists find clue to ‘maternal instinct’

Researchers identify a group of neurons that are activated by oxytocin in an area of the female brain, but which are not present in the same area of a male mouse brain. Altered expression of these neurons may result in postpartum depression.

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·June 12, 2019·4 min read

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.

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·September 5, 2018·3 min read

Gestational Diabetes May Predispose Women to Postnatal Depression

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.

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·August 17, 2018·5 min read

CRISPR Helps Target Mood Boosting Receptors in Brain

Researchers use CRISPR gene editing technology to target GABA receptors in order to help treat mood disorders.

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·December 27, 2017·7 min read

Shedding Light on Cause of Postpartum Depression

Researchers report a protein that mediates dysregulation of the HPA axis may induce postpartum disorder in some new moms.

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·December 2, 2017·3 min read

Placenta Consumption Offers New Moms Few Benefits

Despite popular belief, researchers find consuming the placenta capsules has little to no effect on maternal bonding or postpartum mood.

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·October 22, 2017·3 min read

Postpartum Depression Less Likely For Moms Who Give Birth in Winter or Spring

A new study reveals the season in which a woman gives birth can lower her risk for developing postpartum depression. Researchers also note a lower BMI and access to anesthesia during delivery also play a role in lowering PPD risk.