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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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·October 13, 2021·4 min read

A Potential End to Postpartum Depression

Neurosteroid replacement therapy may provide relief of symptoms for new mothers suffering from postpartum depression.

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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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·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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·May 31, 2022·6 min read

Depression in Pregnancy Increases Risk of Behavioral Problems in Children

An increase in a woman's symptoms of depression from the preconception to the postpartum period raises the risk of behavioral and emotional problems in her children.

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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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·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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·March 14, 2022·2 min read

A Third of New Moms During Early COVID Had Postpartum Depression

During the early stages of the COVID pandemic, one in three new mothers reported experiencing postpartum depression, while 1 in 5 had symptoms of major depression. The risks were higher in mothers who formula-fed their infants, and in those whose children were in neonatal ICU.

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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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·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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·April 8, 2022·4 min read

Important Change in B-Cells in Women With Postpartum Depression

Researchers found significant differences in B cells in women with postpartum depression. B cells are important components of the immune system that help produce antibodies and secrete both pro and anti-inflammatory factors.

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·January 18, 2022·3 min read

Changes in Sleep and Biological Rhythms From Late Pregnancy to Postpartum Linked to Depression and Anxiety

Changes in the strength of circadian rhythms, the average amount of activity during nighttime rest, and the amount of fragmented sleep a woman experienced during the later stages of pregnancy or following birth were strongly associated with increased risks of developing postpartum depression and anxiety.

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Psychiatric disorders after first birth reduce likelihood of subsequent children

A Potential End to Postpartum Depression

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

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

Depression in Pregnancy Increases Risk of Behavioral Problems in Children

Postpartum Depression Is More Than Baby Blues

Moms at Highest Risk for Postpartum Depression Identified

A Third of New Moms During Early COVID Had Postpartum Depression

Gestational Diabetes Increases Postpartum Depression Risk

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

Important Change in B-Cells in Women With Postpartum Depression

Changes in Sleep and Biological Rhythms From Late Pregnancy to Postpartum Linked to Depression and Anxiety

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