There's little more revealing than text messages to your mom—and one woman is sharing hers in an effort to make new moms a bit more comfortable. Lara Hurst-Wells, 28, spoke to Newsweek about a viral ...

Researchers have developed an intervention that can help prevent postnatal depression among underserved women. A cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) intervention — delivered by non-specialists — ...

The oxytocin system – which helps release breast milk and strengthens the bond between mother and baby – may be affected during breastfeeding in mothers experiencing postnatal depression, finds a new ...

This article describes the recent findings from our lab at University College London, published in the journal Psychoneuroendocrinology. The study explored the relationship between postnatal ...

You have these months and months at home. You’re at home with this precious little thing and you’re terrified." ...

New research has found that missing or impaired TRPC5 genes cause obesity, behavioral issues, and postnatal depression by disrupting oxytocin neurons. The findings may pave the way for new ...

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has approved zuranolone (Zurzuvae, Biogen) for treating moderate-to-severe postnatal depression (PND) in adults following childbirth.

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Helping women who suffer from depression during pregnancy could reduce their risk of remaining depressed after giving birth and, in turn, reduce the level of stress they ...

Having a baby is supposed to be a time of joy, but for those who experience postnatal depression it can be anything but enjoyable. Having a baby is supposed to be one of the happiest experiences in ...