Evaluation tools such as the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) help determine if what you’re feeling is a sad mood or postpartum depression. It’s natural to experience mood shifts as a part ...

Postnatal depression (depression which comes after childbirth) is thought to affect about one in 10 mothers. It may occur immediately after the birth, though some research suggests that the most ...

Share on Pinterest New research shows that antidepressants improve symptoms of postpartum and postnatal depression in new mothers. Cavan Images/Getty Images A new study finds a type of antidepressant ...

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 ...

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 research led by the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King’s College London has found that selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) treatment for postnatal ...

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 ...

I’m sitting in a cosy living room of a gorgeous Victorian terraced house in south London among twelve or so other mums and their new babies. My own little spawn — the ripe young age of five months — ...

Anne-Marie has opened up about the challenges she faced after giving birth to her son in a heartfelt Instagram post. The UK chart-topping singer, 34, shared a picture of herself on the social media ...

Antidepressants are widely used as a drug based intervention to treat more severe cases of postnatal depression. While they are regularly prescribed, they can provide a limited response. The drugs ...

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 ...