Meta-analysis shows altered resting-state functional activity in postpartum depression brain regions.
New brain maps show exactly how postpartum depression changes your mind and body
This meta-analysis of 475 PPD patients and 504 healthy controls examines resting-state functional imaging findings. Results indicate increas…
A massive review of brain scans shows that postpartum depression changes how specific parts of the brain work and connects to genes that con…
Meta-analysis finds prenatal psychological interventions reduce postpartum depression incidence
Taking mental steps before birth lowers postpartum depression risk
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated prenatal psychological interventions for preventing postpartum depression in pregnant wom…
Taking mental steps before birth lowers postpartum depression risk and helps new moms feel less stressed and anxious after delivery.
FDA Approves Zurzuvae (zuranolone) for Postpartum Depression in Adults
FDA approves new pill for postpartum depression, offering faster relief.
FDA approved Zurzuvae (zuranolone) for postpartum depression (PPD) in adults. It is a GABA-A receptor positive modulator taken once daily fo…
The FDA approved Zurzuvae (zuranolone), a daily pill for postpartum depression. It works quickly over 14 days. This gives new mothers an ora…
Meta-analysis finds aerobic exercise reduces postpartum depressive symptoms and improves quality of life
The Exact Amount of Exercise That Fights Postpartum Depression
This meta-analysis of 17 trials in postpartum women found structured aerobic exercise significantly reduced depressive symptoms and improved…
Moving your body regularly could be a powerful tool to lift mood after childbirth.
Self-reported racial discrimination associated with postpartum depression and low birth weight in pregnant women.
Discrimination Linked to Baby's Low Weight and Mom's Mood
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 1,473,417 participants assessed associations between self-reported interpersonal racial discrimi…
Experiencing racism during pregnancy is a serious health risk that doctors must address to keep moms and babies safe.
Women at high risk for postpartum depression prefer psychiatric clinics with low costs and short waits.
What New Moms Actually Want When Seeking Depression Help
This discrete choice experiment surveyed 698 women at high risk for postpartum depression regarding referral preferences. Participants gener…
Most new mothers skip postpartum depression treatment not because they don't want help, but because the system makes it too hard to get.