New research explores whether routine hormonal contraception after childbirth may be quietly fueling a rise in postpartum depression — and what it means for millions of mothers. Study: Postpartum ...

Postpartum depression — a severe and long-lasting mood disorder affecting new parents — is self-reported in approximately 12% to 16% of US women, according to the Centers for Disease Control. It’s ...

BLOOM (TAMPA) – The joy of welcoming a new baby is often accompanied by another reality many families aren’t prepared for: postpartum mood disorders (PPMD). On a recent episode of Bloom, Yamel Belen, ...

For many women, having a baby is a dream come true, but unfortunately, the early stages after childbirth aren’t always filled with just happiness. Postpartum depression (PPD) is a common but often ...

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 ...

Dell Medical School researchers are studying FDA-approved brain stimulation for new use as a rapid treatment for postpartum ...

Medicaid reimbursement was associated with more billed postpartum depression (PPD) screens and higher probability of the mother being diagnosed and treated. Medicaid-insured mothers have higher rates ...

Journalist Jacqueline Mendelsohn experienced mood swings and random bouts of crying with her first child. “I remember bursting into tears as I brought my daughter home and walked through the front ...

Sara Moniuszko is a health and lifestyle reporter at CBSNews.com. Previously, she wrote for USA Today, where she was selected to help launch the newspaper's wellness vertical. She now covers breaking ...

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 ...

Postpartum depression can start within a year after delivery and last over 2 weeks. Symptoms may include hopelessness, guilt, sleep or appetite changes, and trouble connecting with your baby. Hormone ...