postpartum depression

Measuring the levels of a hormone in the placenta during pregnancy might predict whether a woman is likely to develop postpartum depression, Reuters reports.Researchers at the University of ... READ MORE

You Have To Take Care Of You, Too

Pregnancy was the healthiest time in my life. With baby on board, I finally found the motivation I needed to eat right, get enough rest and exercise. But the minute I delivered my son, my ... READ MORE

From Bliss to the Blues

Trang Burnett describes herself as rational and not prone to knee-jerk emotional reactions. Yet, when the Tampa, Fla., mother was pregnant with now-2-year-old son Bryson, all bets on her ... READ MORE

Body & Soul

When Amy Buresh brought her newborn son, Noah, home from the hospital a year ago, she felt completely overwhelmed. "After about 13 hours of labor, I ended up having a C-section and was ... READ MORE

The Scoop on Fish and Mercury

Part of putting your Supermarket Smarts to work is to make informed choices when eating fish and seafood during pregnancy. Although you should limit or avoid eating certain types of fish ... READ MORE

Eat Better

The more nutritious your prenatal diet is, the better off you and your baby will be. So those extra 300 daily calories (yup, only 300, and only in your second and third trimesters!) should be ... READ MORE

IVF Linked To Depression

Undergoing fertility treatment is stressful enough, but women who conceive via in vitro fertilization (IVF) might have more tough times ahead once they become moms. While only 1.5 percent of ... READ MORE

Colic Linked To Postpartum Depression

One in three women with inconsolable babies reports feeling depressed, says research on nearly 3,000 new moms. "I see a lot of fussy babies," says researcher Pamela High, M.D., a clinical ... READ MORE

Preventing Postpartum Depression

One-on-one emotional support after delivery may be a good way to avoid PPD. Women who have a history of depression, are under stress or lack social support are most at risk, but a review of ... READ MORE

Fatigue May Predict Depression

Feeling exhausted on the 14th day after giving birth makes it 50 percent more likely a new mom will suffer from postpartum depression by day 28, according to a new study. To prevent fatigue, ... READ MORE