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 ...

Feb. 25 -- TUESDAY, Feb. 24 (HealthDay News) -- Low-income women with diabetes who are pregnant or recently gave birth face almost twice the risk of depression compared to women without the blood ...

Many pregnant women and new mothers fear postpartum depression. They may have heard tragic stories and worried for themselves and their baby. Depression and anxiety are two of the most common ...

Studies show that pregnant women who are depressed are likely to also experience anxiety—the numbers may be as high as 60 to 80 percent. This might seem terribly unfair, but there’s good news: Many ...

Dear Doctor K: I take an SSRI for depression. I’m trying to get pregnant, but I’m worried about going off my antidepressant during pregnancy. Can I continue to take an SSRI? Dear Reader: You can, but ...

June 14, 2007 — A survey found that 65% of American practitioners would choose psychotherapy as a first-line treatment for a pregnant woman with new, major depression, and psychiatrists were ...

Depression during pregnancy is common, affecting an estimated 20% of women. However, conflicting data exist concerning the outcomes of this disorder. Thus, we reviewed studies that presented evidence ...

Certain celebrity assertions aside (ahem, Tom Cruise), post-partum depression does exist and it is no laughing matter. More bad news is that women already suffering from diabetes may be more prone to ...

(Reuters Health) - Women who have asthma during their pregnancies are more likely to experience postpartum depression after delivery, a large Canadian study suggests. Physicians should watch for signs ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . An FDA panel recently raised concerns over antidepressant use during pregnancy. An expert said these treatments’ ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Pre-pregnancy depression was linked to an elevated risk for e-cigarette and cigarette use during late pregnancy ...