Postpartum psychoses are a severe form of postnatal mood disorders, affecting 1–2 in every
1000 deliveries. These episodes typically present as acute mania or depression with …

The aim of this narrative review is to consolidate knowledge on the role of the hypothalamic-
pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis in depression pathophysiology at different reproductive stages …

Evidence has linked alterations of the endocannabinoid system with trauma exposure and
posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Childbirth-related PTSD symptoms (CB-PTSS) affect …

Postpartum depression has deleterious effects on childbearing persons globally. Existing
treatments have been largely extrapolated from those for other forms of depression and …

Current clinical literature and supporting animal literature have shown that repeated and
profound early-life adversity, especially when experienced within the caregiver–infant dyad …

During the perinatal period, up to 25% of women experience difficulties in relating to their
child. The mother-child bond promotes the transition to motherhood, protects the woman …

Purpose. Increased inflammation has been described as consistently associated with
depression. Moreover, the pro-inflammatory pattern was found in women with a history of …

Women are more likely to be misdiagnosed and suffer the adverse effects of new
therapeutics compared to men. These types of findings were the impetus for mandates from …

Abstract According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 47 million people display
mental health disorders Worldwide. In addition, epidemiological studies have shown that the …

The transition to parenthood is perhaps the only time in adult life when the brain changes to
such a significant degree in such a short period, particularly in birthing parents. It is also a …