New research suggests that increased activity in the brain's amygdala during pregnancy may indicate a higher risk of postpartum depression.

WebMD offers a pictorial guide to postpartum depression symptoms: who gets it, how it’s different from the “baby blues,” and ways to feel better. Symptoms of fear and guilt sometimes appear ...

A depression that occurs after the birth of a baby is called a "postpartum" depression (PPD).

In comparison with the vast epidemiological literature on postpartum depression (PPD), relatively few studies have examined the biological aspects of the disorder. However, research into the ...

Motherhood should be a journey marked by love and support, and addressing postpartum depression is vital for the health of both mothers and their children. Postpartum depression (PPD) is a ...

Brittney Torrance and Lauren Robson are both survivors of Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorder, experienced after their ...

Merritt, who now lives in southern California, wouldn’t learn the truth until her son was more than 2 years old: she was suffering from postpartum depression (PPD). Between 10% and 20% of women ...

You probably know about postpartum depression, a mood disorder that can develop after a baby’s birth and leave new mothers struggling with feelings of intense sadness, hopelessness, and ...

Rachel Dalthorp, MD, discusses how zuranolone (Zurzuvae) can improve postpartum depression when compared with previous ...

the depression of bipolar disorder, postpartum depression, and a low-grade, chronic depression known as dysthymia. Because of the array of symptoms, their timing, the multiplicity of causes ...

“Sometimes, to avoid postpartum depression, you gotta keep your mind busy, and for me, that’s work and staying active.” In addition to clarifying her approach to postpartum, the Grammy ...