Biogen Inc. (Nasdaq: BIIB) announced the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines ...

Research shows that postpartum depression can afflict men and parents of all kinds, not just those who give birth. Elena Sheppard, whose husband was one of those men, argues that new parents ...

Compared to no use, hormonal contraceptive initiation was associated with subsequent depression (adjusted HR 1.49, 95% CI 1.42-1.56), and the absolute risk of depression at 12 months postpartum ...

Postpartum depression is a deep sadness that occurs after your baby’s birth and interferes with your daily life. It is the most common pregnancy complication that can affect both women and men in the ...

Postpartum depression (PPD) is likely caused by a combination of factors, including heredity, history of depression, and lack of social support.

Postpartum depression symptoms can appear anytime within the first year after childbirth, even though they often start within the first 6 weeks. However, it’s also possible that symptoms develop ...

"A rapid drop in hormones after childbirth can cause you to do things you normally wouldn't do, which can be unnerving. In ...

Yet, only about 6% of women with postpartum depression seek medical help. Shame, stigma, and lack of awareness can delay or deter diagnosis, causing long-term effects on both mother and child. But ...

Rates of postpartum depression have doubled over the last decade. One study found the rate of diagnosis jumped from about 9% in 2010 to 19% in 2021.

Medically reviewed by Kathleen Daly, MD Postpartum depression (PPD), sometimes called perinatal depression, is a type of severe depression that happens to some people after giving birth. In most ...