New research suggests that increased activity in the brain's amygdala during pregnancy may indicate a higher risk of postpartum depression.

In comparison with the vast epidemiological literature on postpartum depression (PPD), relatively few studies have examined the biological aspects of the disorder. However, research into the ...

A depression that occurs after the birth of a baby is called a "postpartum" depression (PPD).

Researchers have created one of the first comprehensive maps of how the brain changes throughout pregnancy, substantially ...

WebMD offers a pictorial guide to postpartum depression symptoms: who gets it, how it’s different from the “baby blues,” and ways to feel better. Symptoms of fear and guilt sometimes appear ...

Among privately insured women, diagnoses of postpartum anxiety and depression did not increase following onset of the ...

Merritt, who now lives in southern California, wouldn’t learn the truth until her son was more than 2 years old: she was suffering from postpartum depression (PPD). Between 10% and 20% of women ...

Motherhood should be a journey marked by love and support, and addressing postpartum depression is vital for the health of both mothers and their children. Postpartum depression (PPD) is a ...

For decades scientists have been trying to solve the mystery of postpartum depression, including why it strikes some women ...

When the reaction is more severe and prolonged, it is considered postpartum depression, a condition requiring treatment because it can interfere with a parent's ability to care for their newborn.

Rachel Dalthorp, MD, discusses how zuranolone (Zurzuvae) can improve postpartum depression when compared with previous ...

“Sometimes, to avoid postpartum depression, you gotta keep your mind busy, and for me, that’s work and staying active.” In addition to clarifying her approach to postpartum, the Grammy ...