Postpartum Anxiety Delays Puberty In Offspring

“Hormonal changes early in pregnancy cause maternal postpartum anxiety and behavior changes that can lead to a delayed onset of puberty in both birth and adoptive daughters, according to a new study conducted in mice.” read more…

Maternal Depression Is Associated With Significant Sleep Disturbance In Infants

“A study in the May 1 issue of the journal Sleep suggests that babies born to mothers with depression are more likely to suffer from significant sleep disturbances at 2 weeks postpartum that continue until 6 months of age.” read more…

Diabetes doubles chances of postpartum depression

“Pregnant women and new moms with diabetes are nearly twice as likely as other women to become depressed, putting both mother and baby at risk, U.S. researchers said on Tuesday.” read more…

Childhood abuse damages genes, study finds

“Researchers who looked at the brains of suicide victims said on Sunday their findings have helped support theories that childhood abuse can alter the genes and cause lifelong damage.” read more…

Depression During Pregnancy May Cause Premature Birth

“Women who are depressed early in their pregnancy run a higher risk of preterm delivery, the leading cause of infant mortality, a new study suggests.” read more…

Mice overcome fear, depression with natural Prozac

“The brain can produce antidepressants with the right signal, a finding that suggests that meditating, or going to your “happy place,” truly works, scientists reported on Wednesday.” read more…

Exercise may lessen pregnancy depression

“Women who exercise and are more positive about their changing shapes are less depressed both during and after pregnancy, U.S. researchers said.” read more…

Mood in pregnancy impacts early child development

“Some of the harmful effects on early child development attributed to postpartum depression may be caused in part by depression during pregnancy, a UK study shows for the first time.” read more…