Pregnant women and new mothers with diabetes had nearly double the risk of developing postpartum depression as women without diabetes.
February 25, 2009
Spiking and sinking levels of a hormone that prepares a pregnant woman for the strain of childbirth may hold the key to why some women suffer postpartum depression.
Feb 2, 2009
Impacts of Perinatal Mood Disorder
February 4, 2008
Dec 15, 2008 2:23 PM
Amber Koter
Likely Cause Of Postpartum Blues And Depression Identified View
Unique biochemical crosstalk that enables a fetus to get nutrition and oxygen from its mother's blood just may cause common postpartum blues, researchers say.
Aug. 7, 2008
Mar 3, 2009 6:56 AM
Amber Koter
Little Attention Paid to Effect of Parents' Depression on Their Children View
The Institute of Medicine notes there are large gaps in knowledge about the effects of parental depression on children and a need for multigenerational approaches to care.
The Melanie Blocker Stokes MOTHERS Act, sponsored by Senators Menendez and Representative Rush, will help provide support services to women suffering from postpartum depression and psychosis.
March 2, 2009
Mar 3, 2009 7:55 AM
Amber Koter
Mom-to-mom support helps postpartum depression View
Counseling may not only help in treating postpartum depression but also in preventing it, new research suggests.
January 16, 2009
NIMH Funds New Study on Family-Focused PPD Treatment View
Cynthia Battle, Ph.D., of Brown University and Butler Hospital in Providence, R.I., will develop and test a new, family-focused approach to treating postpartum depression.
August 29, 2008
Mar 3, 2009 7:20 AM
Amber Koter
Perinatal Mood Disorders: Understanding and Helping View
Perinatal Mood Disorders: Understanding and Helping
by Vicky York
Dec 15, 2008 2:31 PM
Amber Koter
Postpartum psychosis most likely in month after childbirth View
Problem plagues about one in 1,000. Study of first-time mothers suggests reduction in hormone levels could be a trigger.
2/9/09
