Research shows mental health problems account for about 23% of maternal deaths in the country.

For many women, having a baby is a dream come true, but unfortunately, the early stages after childbirth aren’t always filled with just happiness. Postpartum depression (PPD) is a common but often ...

Postpartum depression affects about 1 in 8 women in the U.S. within the first year after giving birth. It isn’t just the ...

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO) — Megan Jensen and her husband found out they were pregnant with their daughter, Amelia, in the summer of 2020 after a trip to the Black Hills. “We were celebrating our fifth ...

Postpartum mental health illnesses go beyond the most familiar to the general public: Postpartum Depression. There are, in fact, seven. Each of these specific postpartum mental health disorders has a ...

The weeks and months following childbirth bring profound physical, emotional, and psychological changes that can overwhelm even the most prepared new parents. While some degree of mood fluctuation, ...

May is Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month and today on Breakfast with Bridgett, licensed mental health counselor Shantala Boss discussed its impact on overall health of mom and baby. According to ...

But postpartum depression, first medically recognized in the 1850s, is a more persistent, debilitating condition. Symptoms typically appear quite soon after birth, commonly within the first month, ...

A significant percentage of pregnant women and new mothers experience mild symptoms of depression and anxiety, often referred to as “baby blues,” according to the World Health Organization. Others ...

While pregnancy care has improved, support after childbirth still falls short. Experts say this "postpartum gap" is affecting both the physical and mental health of mothers.