April 11, 2008 — The prevalence of self-reported postpartum depressive symptoms (PDS) ranged from 11.7% to 20.4%, according to the results of a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ...

Pregnant women who aren’t White are more likely to experience symptoms of postpartum depression and less likely to receive mental healthcare for those symptoms, say the results of several single-state ...

Rates of postpartum depression have more than doubled in little over a decade among American women, a new analysis shows. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News Rates of postpartum depression have more ...

Postpartum depression (PPD) is a highly prevalent disorder characterized by increased vulnerability to morbidity and mortality. This study explores the predictors and prevalence of PPD among Taiwanese ...

Postpartum depression after stillbirth involves profound grief and symptoms of postpartum depression, like sadness, guilt, and anxiety. Therapy, support groups, or medications may help ease these ...

Following cesarean delivery, approximately 1 in 6 women demonstrated symptoms of postpartum depression. One in 6 women experienced symptoms of postpartum depression 2 months after cesarean delivery, ...

Editor’s Note: This article was revised in May 2024 to reflect newly available peripartum mental health data and the 2023 ACOG clinical practice guideline pertaining to screening for mental health ...

Many parents feel elation and joy when bringing a new baby home from the hospital. The car seat has been installed, the new outfits and extra diapers purchased, the nursery has been decorated. While ...

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 ...