postnatal depression

POSTNATAL DEPRESSION NEWS

Post-natal depression has increased during the ongoing pandemic, says study

July 01, 2020 1:45 pm

The survey included 900 women, 520 of whom were pregnant and 380 of whom had given birth in the past 12 months, and each participant was asked about their depression and anxiety symptoms before and during the pandemic.

World Mental Health Day 2019: Why we need to talk about postnatal depression

October 10, 2019 6:07 pm

In the Indian community, while it's said that “a baby is not born to a couple but to the neighbourhood and the extended family”, we still see an increasing number of women in India succumbing to postpartum depression.

New method may help predict depression in new mothers: Study

May 28, 2019 2:02 pm

For the study, published in the journal Psychological Assessment, data was collected from more than 600 pregnant women using the BUMPS questionnaire.

What you need to know about maternal depression

February 13, 2019 5:24 pm

Perinatal depression can occur during pregnancy or any time within a year after childbirth. The symptoms last for at least two weeks. It’s not the same as the “baby blues,” which is less severe and doesn’t last as long.

Breastfeed your baby to get rid of postnatal depression

August 22, 2014 1:27 pm

The relationship between breastfeeding and depression was most pronounced when babies were eight weeks old.

Exercise may boost mood in pregnant women

August 04, 2013 4:51 pm

Regular exercise will improve both psychological and physical well-being.

Domestic violence 'leads to post-natal depression'

June 22, 2011 5:33 pm

Researchers from King's College University analyse 13,617 cases of domestic abuse.

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