Rep. Frances Holk-Jones, R-Foley, laughing on the floor of the Alabama House of Representatives at the Alabama State House in Montgomery, Alabama. The chamber unanimously passed Holk-Jones' ...

A Seattle-area vet, after experiencing postpartum depression herself, founded a platform to help save struggling mothers.

People feel called to exercise for many reasons — whether it be weight loss, heart health, or recreation. But for one woman on the Coast, it’s fueling her quest to be the best mother she can be.

Discover more about the pathways leading to adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes in women who experience interpersonal racial discrimination.

Doulas provide emotional, physical, and informational support during pregnancy, labor, and the postpartum period.

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How brain changes, hormonal shifts, genetics, and environmental factors contribute to postpartum depression and influence maternal mental health.

New parents are told to expect tears, mood swings, and sleep deprivation, then sent home with a newborn and a "you've got this." For many, those early emotional whiplash days really are a short‑lived ...

October 9, 2012 (Montreal, Canada) — The first 6 months postpartum carry a significantly higher risk for women with major depressive disorder (MDD) to convert to bipolar disorder (BD) compared with ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...