Psychology & Psychiatry
Study suggests postpartum depression differs from major depression
Women with postpartum depression experience smell differently than other women, a University of Otago study has found.
Jul 27, 2021
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Good toothbrushing habits in children linked to mother's wellbeing
A mother's mental health may play a larger role in a child's toothbrushing habits than previously thought.
Jul 27, 2021
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Postpartum depression on the rise, especially for women of color, during COVID-19 pandemic
When Altagracia Mejía learned she was going to be a mother, happiness flooded her heart.
Jul 7, 2021
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Zuranolone bests placebo in postpartum depression
For women with postpartum depression, zuranolone improves symptoms of depression, as measured by the 17-item Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression (HAMD-17) score, according to a study published online June 30 in JAMA Psychiatry.
Jun 30, 2021
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Pediatrics
Depression in dads of preemies deserves more attention
While postpartum depression in new mothers is well recognized and known to increase if the newborn requires intensive care, depression in new fathers has not received much attention. A large study, published in the journal ...
Jun 18, 2021
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Exposure to harmful chemicals in plastic may contribute to postpartum depression
Endocrine-disrupting chemicals may influence hormonal shifts during pregnancy as well as contribute to postpartum depression, according to a small study published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology ...
Apr 1, 2021
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Layperson can reduce pregnant women's depression as well as mental health professional
Perinatal depression has soared during the pandemic. But many mental health professionals are overwhelmed and can't take on new clients.
Mar 3, 2021
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Treating moms with postpartum depression helps their babies' brains
New research from McMaster University has found that psychiatric help for mothers with postpartum depression results in healthy changes in the brains of their babies.
Jan 21, 2021
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Pregnant or postpartum Black women are 45% more likely to die in the hospital and are at higher risk for heart problems
In her last trimester, in the midst of dealing with family and work issues as well as preparing for a new baby, Michelle Emebo felt stressed.
Jan 12, 2021
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Postpartum depression for dads? Yep, it's a thing
Dear Healthy Men: About three months ago, I became a new dad. I was super excited during the pregnancy, but ever since we brought the baby home, I've been in a funk. I'm tired, irritable, short tempered, and I'm just not ...
Dec 15, 2020
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