FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·November 23, 2022·5 min readTwo-Hour Prenatal Course May Reduce Postpartum Depression and Increase Parental ConfidenceExpectant mothers who took a two-hour perinatal course called "Help, Understanding, Guidance (HUG) Your Baby" had a significantly reduced risk of postpartum depression and an increase in parental confidence once their baby arrived.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·December 2, 2022·6 min readPrenatal Wellness Classes Cut Moms’ Depression in Half up to Eight Years LaterPregnant 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.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·January 27, 2023·4 min readA 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.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·February 4, 2023·1 min readPostpartum Depression Is More Than Baby BluesSymptoms 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.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·February 17, 2023·3 min readMothers With Depression Take Longer to Respond to Their ChildrenMothers who experience depression take longer to respond to their children during a back-and-forth conversation.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·May 17, 2023·5 min readCould Reaction to Hormonal Birth Control Predict Postpartum Depression?A new study indicates a connection between hormonal birth control use and increased risk of postpartum depression. Women who experienced depressive episodes after starting hormonal birth control were found to be at higher risk of developing postpartum depression compared to those who suffered depression unrelated to hormonal birth control.Read More
