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 period after birth of a child is supposed to be a time of great happiness for women. However, a significant number of new mothers will experience a mental illness at this time.
Nov 11, 2021
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A new qualitative systematic review conducted to inform the scope of a new World Health Organization (WHO) post-birth (postnatal) guideline identifies four clear themes for a positive experience in mothers across 15 different ...
Apr 22, 2020
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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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As a health visitor, you get used to friends with babies asking questions about sleep, feeding and dirty nappies. Usually, these are straightforward, or you can at least direct people to the right help. But every once in ...
Oct 10, 2018
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Women who maintain connections with their social groups after having a baby are at lower risk of developing postnatal depression, according to University of Queensland research.
Mar 8, 2017
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Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) researchers have issued new guidelines for treating perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs), based on a recent study. The guidelines are being released to coincide with National ...
May 10, 2016
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A new King's College London study examines suicide deaths within and outside the period surrounding childbirth, specifically in women who had been in recent contact with mental health services.
Jan 18, 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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"I really did not feel like I fitted the box." New research indicates the need for postnatal support that encompasses all mental health issues, not only postnatal depression.
Sep 10, 2015
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