"Postpartum depression is a serious and potentially life-threatening condition in which women experience sadness, guilt, worthlessness—even, in severe cases, thoughts of harming themselves or their child," said Tiffany Farchione, head…
The maternal mortality rate for Black women in the U.S. is nearly three times higher than it is for white women. If you’re a pregnant Black woman, what can you…
THURSDAY, March 17, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Rates of postpartum depression among American mothers rose nearly three-fold during the COVID-19 pandemic, along with large increases in major depression and thoughts…
MONDAY, Feb. 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- First-time moms and new mothers of twins may be among those at greatest risk of postpartum depression symptoms, a large new study suggests.Postpartum…
By Robert PreidtHealthDay ReporterTUESDAY, Nov. 30, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- Besides its terrible impact on mental health, postpartum depression can also bring long-term financial struggles to affected women, new research…
July 6, 2021 -- Postpartum depression isn’t just something new mothers can get. Turns out it can affect new fathers, too, according to a new study. Michael W., a 38-year-old…
By Alan Mozes HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, March 24, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- Heavy bleeding following birth can threaten the life of the mother, and doctors at times turn to a hysterectomy…
By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, Oct. 29, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Many women have depression symptoms after giving birth, but for some postpartum depression hangs on for years,…