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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.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience Psychology

·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.

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·October 18, 2017·5 min read

Taking Probiotics May Reduce Postnatal Depression

A new study reports taking a probiotic during pregnancy can help to prevent or reduce postnatal depression and anxiety symptoms.

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·July 19, 2017·2 min read

Why Some Women Are More Likely to Feel Depressed

A new study published in the journal Menopause finds longer duration of estrogen exposure from the start of menstruation until the onset of menopause is associated with a reduced risk of depression in women.

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·March 13, 2017·5 min read

Dietary Kit Reduces Baby Blues, a Precursor to Postpartum Depression

Researchers report a specially designed dietary supplement could help to counteract the effect of baby blues in postpartum women.

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·January 21, 2017·4 min read

Gestational Diabetes Increases Postpartum Depression Risk

A new study reveals a link between gestational diabetes and an increased risk of developing postpartum depression in first time mothers.

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·September 19, 2016·3 min read

Depression in Early Pregnancy Linked to Gestational Diabetes

Researchers have discovered that women who felt depressed during the early stages of pregnancy were almost twice as likely to suffer from gestational diabetes. Additionally, those with gestational diabetes were more likely to report postpartum depression symptoms.

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·June 15, 2016·4 min read

Postpartum Depression Least Severe Form of Depression in Mothers

Depression that begins during pregnancy may be more severe because it can last longer and go undetected, a new study reports.

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·March 13, 2015·2 min read

Depression in Fathers Can Cause Anxiety in Toddlers

A new study reports that a father's depression during the postpartum period can impact the behavior of their toddler.

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Featured Genetics Psychology

·May 21, 2013·4 min read

Genetic Predictors of Postpartum Depression Uncovered

The alteration of the TTC9B and HP1BP3 genes, detected by a blood test during pregnancy, predicted the onset of postpartum depression with 85% accuracy in a small study.

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postpartum depression

CRISPR Helps Target Mood Boosting Receptors in Brain

Shedding Light on Cause of Postpartum Depression

Placenta Consumption Offers New Moms Few Benefits

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

Taking Probiotics May Reduce Postnatal Depression

Why Some Women Are More Likely to Feel Depressed

Dietary Kit Reduces Baby Blues, a Precursor to Postpartum Depression

Gestational Diabetes Increases Postpartum Depression Risk

Depression in Early Pregnancy Linked to Gestational Diabetes

Postpartum Depression Least Severe Form of Depression in Mothers

Depression in Fathers Can Cause Anxiety in Toddlers

Genetic Predictors of Postpartum Depression Uncovered

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