Having children is undoubtedly one of - if not the - most life-changing thing to happen to many women. We’ve all been told of the pure, unadulterated joy of becoming a mother for the first time, of ...

Pregnancy and childbirth are two of the most significant life events in the life of any mother. They are associated with many momentous changes in the levels of hormones, the size and shape of many ...

The offspring of mothers with postnatal depression had an increased risk of anxiety at 10 years of age, whereas the offspring of mothers with postnatal anxiety had an increased risk of psychotic ...

Dannielle Bahri had done everything she could to prepare for having her first child. She registered for CPR classes. She signed up for a breastfeeding course. She took careful note of the advice and ...

Treating mild anxiety in early pregnancy can substantially reduce the risk of postpartum depression and anxiety disorders. Nonspecialist providers can effectively deliver preventive CBT interventions ...

Stephanie Brown receives funding from the National Health and Medical Research Council. Over the past two decades, most research on mothers’ mental health has focused on the time after childbirth.

A mum has opened up about experiencing postnatal anxiety to let other new parents know they’re not alone. Mel Watts, from Australia, who blogs at The Modern Mumma, told mums “it’s okay not to be okay” ...

Women in the postpartum period should be screened for anger in addition to depression and anxiety, new research from the University of British Columbia suggests. Women in the postpartum period should ...

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Anne-Marie's postnatal anxiety was "so bad" she didn't want to be left alone following the birth of her first child. The Baby Don't Hurt Me singer has daughter Seven, 17 months, and a son, two months, ...

Many women experience some degree of anxiety during their pregnancies or immediately afterwards. This may be directed towards the gestation itself, including labor and delivery, or it may be more ...