Restless legs syndrome during pregnancy linked to higher risk of perinatal depression
New research found a higher risk of perinatal depression in pregnant women with restless legs syndrome.
Oct 20, 2026
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Pathologic Function: Perinatal Depression
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Scaling perinatal mental health care: Scientists assess home visiting programs in Midwest
Can reaching out to new mothers right at the outset of parenting set them on the right path? A new study published in BMC Health Services Research assesses home health visitation programs, which provide perinatal mental health ...
Oct 16, 2026
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After early pregnancy loss, 'what if' thinking affects 72% within first week
When a person goes through a traumatic experience, they often find themselves thinking that what happened could have been different or even avoided. This process, known as counterfactual thinking, is an automatic psychological ...
Jun 4, 2026
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To reduce anxiety during pregnancy, make sleep a priority
Postpartum and perinatal depression are known challenges for those going through pregnancy, but there has been less focus on the more prevalent disorder of anxiety.
Jun 3, 2026
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Planning a pregnancy? Study suggests antibiotic timing may affect mental well-being
Perinatal depression, which occurs during pregnancy or in the period after childbirth, is one of the most common mental health conditions experienced by women. The condition affects the well-being of the mother during both ...
Apr 1, 2026
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Maternal perinatal depression may increase the risk of autistic-related traits in girls
A research team from the Department of Psychiatry at Tohoku University, led by Dr. Zhiqian Yu and Professor Hiroaki Tomita, has uncovered compelling evidence that maternal perinatal depression—psychological distress occurring ...
Feb 6, 2026
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Is childbirth really safer for women and babies in private hospitals?
A study published this week in the international obstetrics and gynecology journal BJOG has raised concerns among women due to give birth in Australia's public hospitals.
Jul 17, 2025
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Studying how seals adapt to extreme environments could lead to benefits in human reproductive health
Wild animals that have acquired adaptations to maximize their reproductive output in some of the world's most extreme conditions may provide answers to some of the most pressing problems in the field of human reproductive ...
Apr 15, 2025
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Tech-assisted peer therapy effective for perinatal depression in lower income countries
A University of Liverpool study conducted in rural Pakistan has demonstrated the effectiveness of a novel, technology-assisted intervention for perinatal depression. The study was a partnership with the Human Development ...
Apr 8, 2025
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Millions of babies' lives could be changed for the better with this one simple check
Birth is one of the most critical moments in a person's life. During this transition, a baby moves from receiving oxygen through the umbilical cord to breathing on their own. Most of the time this shift happens smoothly, ...
Mar 12, 2025
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