Postpartum depression isn’t just the “baby blues.” It’s a serious mental illness that leaves new moms extremely sad, ...

Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation is already FDA approved for major depressive disorder. Researchers think it could offer drug-free relief for moms.

A new mom shared how her mother-in-law helped support her with both words of encouragement and practical help when she ...

In the largest mental health study of its kind, Australian researchers have found that the prevalence of major depression ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Mental health has a long history of stigma, which has sadly kept many people from feeling safe enough to seek help. According to ...

Fathers can also have postpartum depression. It's most common during months 3-6 after birth. Symptoms are often different ...

Scientific review highlights the prevalence of major depressive disorders during the period, identifying its most risky stage ...

But when feelings of intense sadness or anxiety persist beyond those early days, it may signal postpartum depression (PPD)—a ...

Like many first-time mothers, Lisette Lopez-Rose thought childbirth would usher in a time of joy. Instead, she had panic attacks as she imagined that something bad was going to happen to her baby, and ...

The weeks and months following childbirth bring profound physical, emotional, and psychological changes that can overwhelm even the most prepared new parents. While some degree of mood fluctuation, ...

Naomi Osaka opened up about postpartum depression she struggled with after the birth of her daughter, Shai. Osaka gave birth in 2023 to Shai, whose father is Osaka’s ex-boyfriend and rap star Cordae. ...

This cohort study found associations between hormonal contraceptives and depression risk among first-time moms in the first year postpartum. Researchers found that initiating hormonal contraception ...