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, ...

Here are six signs that might indicate postpartum depression (PPD). PPD isn't just "baby blues" or the fatigue that comes with sleepless nights; it's a genuine mental health concern that deserves ...

One in seven women experiences postpartum depression. But it's easy to feel alone — especially when you're told having a baby is supposed to be... What is postpartum depression? How to recognize the ...

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, ...

Although having a baby can be an exciting and life-changing milestone, for some new parents, the experience can bring on intense sadness, anxiety, loneliness, and other emotions. These may be symptoms ...

Childbirth brings a plethora of exhausting new responsibilities — but some can affect your health in a good way.

Less than a week after a Montgomery County, Maryland, mother was charged with the murder of her three-month-old baby and ordered to undergo a mental health evaluation, county health officials are ...

Many new mothers think tiredness, mood swings, or discomfort are just part of being a mom. A little adjustment is normal, but if these feelings stick around or are severe, they could signal other ...

What Is the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS)? The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) is an easy-to-take, self-administered questionnaire that you can use to screen yourself, or a ...

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Postpartum depression rates more than doubled from 2010 to 2021. One in five women will experience a maternal mental health disorder like depression or anxiety, and 20% of ...

Dr. Kisha Davis, Montgomery County's chief health officer, wants new mothers to know they're not alone and don't have to suffer in silence. She recognizes it can be difficult to talk about postpartum ...