Postpartum depression common among fathers too, but goes undetected: Study
The study of 447 new fathers showed that the established method of detecting depression EPDS (Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale) works poorly on men.
Nov 07, 2017, 18:48 PM IST
Babies born in winter, spring reduce mother's risk of postpartum depression
The findings indicated that women delivering in winter and spring may be attributed to the seasonal enjoyment of indoor activities.
Oct 23, 2017, 11:12 AM IST
Suffered postpartum depression once? You could have more episodes in subsequent births
Overall, about 5 percent to 15 percent of all mothers are diagnosed with depression after giving birth, the study team notes in PLoS Medicine.
Oct 02, 2017, 13:48 PM IST
Placenta consumption risky for mother and baby, may cause sepsis
The placenta is an organ serving as the connection between mother and developing baby.
Oct 01, 2017, 10:54 AM IST
21 percent of women going through postpartum depression aren't vocal about it
The study found that women who were unemployed, had a history of mental health problems or were experiencing severe symptoms were more likely to not to report to doctors.
Aug 25, 2017, 15:34 PM IST
Feeling depressed after childbirth? Ways to deal with postpartum baby blues
Postpartum depression (PPD), also called postnatal depression, is very common after childbirth.
Feb 27, 2017, 10:34 AM IST
New dads may face mental health risk: Research
Anxiety around the arrival of a new baby is just as common as postnatal depression, and the risks for men are nearly as high as for women, new research has found.
Nov 25, 2015, 22:08 PM IST
