Up to 25% of new mothers suffer from postpartum depression, which can significantly impact their parenting behavior and the well-being of their children. A new study from the University of Illinois ...

January 23 is Maternal Health Awareness Day and in Mississippi, the rate of self-reported postpartum depressive symptoms is ...

Breastfeeding may lower mothers' later life risks of depression and anxiety for up to 10 years after pregnancy, suggest the findings of a small observational study, published in the open access ...

Longer breastfeeding duration is associated with reduced maternal depression and anxiety risk years after childbirth, ...

Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo is launching new efforts to combat maternal depression and prevent maternal mortality in New York state. Cuomo will direct the Department of Financial Services to require all ...

The data reinforces the need to identify and treat mental health issues early. A new study found that children whose mothers experienced depression during and soon after pregnancy are more likely to ...

Mothers of fussy babies may be more at risk for symptoms of maternal depression, a new study has found, and the severity can go up depending on when the child is born. University of Michigan ...

A study undertaken by the NIH’s Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development has shown a link between stillbirth and heightened ...

Postpartum maternal mental health and mother-to-infant bonding are well-established as critical factors in a child's psychosocial development. However, few studies have explored the combined impact of ...

A sign at the Granite Recovery Centers' new residential mental health treatment facility in Canterbury. This story was originally produced by the New Hampshire Bulletin, an independent local newsroom ...

URBANA, Ill. – Up to 25% of new mothers suffer from postpartum depression, which can significantly impact their parenting behavior and the wellbeing of their children. A new study from the University ...