(Medical Xpress) -- Research by the University of Reading shows that children of postnatally depressed mothers are more likely to suffer from depression themselves than those of non-depressed mothers.
Jun 10, 2011
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A new study from the University of Warwick exposes the stark disparities within society that have long suppressed the voices of marginalized women dealing with postnatal depression.
Feb 22, 2024
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The past few years have seen more attention being paid to maternal mental health. Many people are now aware of conditions such as postnatal depression, which affects one in seven mothers.
Aug 31, 2023
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We are sold the idea that becoming a new mother is the happiest time of your life. But for many women, the reality doesn't fit that perfect picture. Yes, they may love their baby very much but the broader impact of having ...
Aug 30, 2023
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Becoming a new father can be a difficult and overwhelming time. And more and more, we're hearing about the mental health impact this can have on men, with some research suggesting as many as one in ten men suffer from postnatal ...
Dec 8, 2021
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New parents often find themselves with negative self-image and feel alienated from support networks, new research has found.
Jul 23, 2021
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Maternity records in the UK have spaces only for the expectant mother and the baby's father. This inflexibility can cause difficulties for the pregnant person, their partner, and their unborn baby if they do not fit into ...
Oct 8, 2019
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Postnatal depression among new mothers is a well-known phenomenon. Knowledge about depression in new fathers, however, is more limited. A new study from Lund University in Sweden shows that depression among new fathers may ...
Nov 6, 2017
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After the birth of their baby most women see their health care professionals, with the focus often on the baby's health. Yet 10 to 15 per cent of new mothers in New Zealand will suffer from postnatal depression.
May 16, 2016
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In a recent study, stopping breastfeeding due to pain or physical difficulties predicted an increased risk of postnatal depression, but stopping for other reasons, such as social reasons or embarrassment, did not.
Oct 23, 2015
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