Pregnant women face a number of choices. Most are pretty noncontroversial: Don’t smoke or use drugs; avoid raw fish and eggs; get lots of rest. But one dilemma some pregnant women face is less ...

For many pregnant women and their partners, a discussion about emotional health quickly turns to postpartum depression. It’s the thing that every couple knows about, and every couple fears. Media ...

A recent study conducted at the University of Turku in Finland showed that hyperemesis gravidarum, a severe form of nausea that occurs during pregnancy, is linked to depression. Women who experienced ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WPVI) -- Doctors say they have new clues into what causes depression during pregnancy. It's pretty common: About 1 in 7 women experience depression before delivery, and half a million ...

A recent study conducted at the University of Turku in Finland showed that hyperemesis gravidarum, a severe form of nausea that occurs during pregnancy, is linked to depression. Women who experienced ...

A new mouse study found antidepressant use during pregnancy may influence brain development in utero. Most antidepressants are safe to use during pregnancy, according to experts. Depending on the ...

Following a brief review of the consequences of untreated depressed mood and risks associated with antidepressant use during pregnancy, I comment on the evidence for complementary and alternative (CAM ...

Signs of inflammation in the blood reliably predict and identify severe depression in pregnancy, reports a new study. Signs of inflammation in the blood reliably predict and identify severe depression ...

Researchers uncover a consistent global link between antenatal depression and gestational diabetes, highlighting how early emotional support and screening could protect both maternal and newborn ...

Six years ago, Jamie Nesi, a case manager for special-ed children in Bellport, N.Y., received a diagnosis of mild depression. Her doctor prescribed a low dose of Prozac, which eased her symptoms. In ...

Depression during or after a pregnancy could be tied to a heightened risk for heart trouble in women decades later, new research warns. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News Depression during or after a ...