Researchers Find Genes That Predict Postpartum Depression
Postpartum depression is really a combo-pack of nature and nurture, rather than what we have thought of as solely a “chemical imbalance.” Part of the cause of PPD is likely your genes, and part of the cause is likely what type of trauma, stress or...Can Twitter & Facebook Identify Postpartum Depression?
The researchers are on to us, friends. 😉 They’ve started to become interested in the impact social media can have on postpartum depression and anxiety, in terms of both identifying moms who might suffer and supporting them when they do. The MGH Center for...
Stress During Pregnancy Linked To Postpartum Depression (& More NEW Research)
Herewith, the latest news and research on postpartum depression: Stress in pregnant mothers is linked to postpartum depression – A study recently presented at Neuroscience found that chronic stress in pregnancy blocks the brain benefits of motherhood. In rats....The Latest from MGH on Postpartum Depression Research
I’ve been meaning to let you know about a host of new research articles over at the MGH Center for Women’s Mental Health blog, so here’s a quick list: Folic Acid and Risk of Perinatal Depression: Is There An Association? Lithium Use During Pregnancy:...
Moms With Postpartum Depression Have Shorter Kids? Not So Fast!
It was all over the news this week. NBC News – Depressed Moms Might Have Shorter Kids, New Study Suggests Huffington Post – Postpartum Depression Linked to Shorter Children Time Healthland – Moms’ Depression May Lead to Shorter Kids CBS News...
Meet Katherine
Katherine Stone is the creator of Postpartum Progress. She is a survivor of postpartum anxiety & OCD. Follow her on Twitter at @postpartumprog or on Instagram at @katherine_stone.
Meet Katherine
Katherine Stone is the creator of Postpartum Progress. She is a survivor of postpartum anxiety & OCD. Follow her on Twitter at @postpartumprog or on Instagram at @katherine_stone.