"The strongest protective factor against postpartum depressive symptoms was having parental support for girls' education,...[Also] adolescent mothers who had a female friend to confide in experienced ...

Many parents feel elation and joy when bringing a new baby home from the hospital. The car seat has been installed, the new outfits and extra diapers purchased, the nursery has been decorated. While ...

Postpartum maternal mental health and mother-to-infant bonding are well-established as critical factors in a child's psychosocial development. However, few studies have explored the combined impact of ...

A certain amount of sadness and overwhelm is completely natural after giving birth. Here’s how to recognize if what you’re feeling is actually postpartum depression, and the things that can make it ...

Postpartum physical activity has several health benefits for both the mother and newborn including reducing the risk for maternal depression and improved parent–child bonding.1 An underserved ...

Becoming a mother is supposed to be the most natural and joyful experience in the world, at least that’s what every culture seems to tell new mothers. But what happens when your reality doesn’t match ...