Postpartum depression (PPD) is common, disabling, and treatable. The strongest risk factor
is a history of mood or anxiety disorder, especially having active symptoms during …

Postpartum depression (PPD) is a common and serious mental health problem that is
associated with maternal suffering and numerous negative consequences for offspring. The …

Depression is a common complication of pregnancy and the postpartum period. There are
multiple risk factors for peripartum mood disorders, most important of which is a prior history …

Human milk provides the optimal nutrition for term infants. Human milk is also recommended
for preterm infants, but does not alone provide optimal nutrition. The growth and …

Decisions about the use of psychotropic medication in pregnancy are an ongoing challenge
for clinicians and women with mental health problems, owing to the uncertainties around …

Postpartum depression (PPD) is a serious health issue that can affect about 15% of the
female population within after giving birth. It often conveys significant negative …

A radical drug treatment for bipolar affective disorder (BD) is currently unavailable. This is
attributed to the fact that the precise pathophysiology of this ailment is unclear though a …

Importance Antidepressants are commonly used during pregnancy, but limited information is
available about individual antidepressants and specific birth defect risks. Objective To …

Clinical research has demonstrated a significant sex difference in the occurrence of
depressive disorders. Beginning at pubertal onset, women report a higher incidence of …

Objective The postnatal period represents a critical phase for mothers because of
physiological hormonal changes, the increase of emotional reactions and a greater …