Omega-3 fatty acids in fish oil capsules during pregnancy might reduce risk of postpartum depression. The small study released today involved only 52 women and it’s simply too small of a study to draw any definitive conclusions. One supplement craze in … Read More
Having a baby is an exciting, life-changing event, but for many women it signals the beginning of the blues. About 13 percent of new moms struggle with postpartum depression in the year following the birth of their child. New research … Read More
Dear Ask the Expert, My friend recently had a baby and I think she is experiencing postpartum depression. She is really sad, and says she hates to be alone with the baby. We’ve been friends for years, and I’ve never … Read More
As with most forms of depression, there are no blood tests to confirm Postpartum Depression for new moms. Ilona S. Yim, PhD, from University of California, lead research out of University of California that may someday be able to help … Read More
Eleven percent of pregnant women will suffer some degree of Postpartum Depression (PPD), according to the American Pregnancy Association. Statistics show that over half of new mothers experience some type of mood disorder. Typically, the baby blues, characterized by low … Read More
Detecting depression seems like it should be easy, but depression often goes unnoticed. Life moves rapidly. Kids, work, household chores may act as distractions. But when feelings of depression strike, depending on severity, they becomes impossible to ignore. According to … Read More
