A researcher decided to scan her own brain 26 times to learn more about how pregnancy affects the brain. This is something that hasn't been studied much before. The researcher, who studies learning and memory, had her brain scanned before, during, and after her pregnancy. She wanted to see if there were any changes in her brain during this time. The researcher was i...
The Cannes Film Festival of 2025 was the stage for a candid conversation about motherhood. The star of the upcoming thriller "Die, My Love" shared her personal experiences with motherhood. The film features Lawrence as Grace, a mother grappling with psychosis following postpartum depression. She stars alongside Robert Pattinson, who plays her husband, Jackson. Th...
The film "Die My Love" is a gripping tale of a woman's struggle with postpartum depression. It is set in the wide-open spaces of Montana. The story is based on a novel from 2017. The film is directed by Lynne Ramsay. Ramsay is known for her intense and personal style of filmmaking. This is her first film since her 2017 Cannes screenplay winner. Ramsay is lookin...
Olivia Munn has been open about her struggles with postpartum depression. She found it more challenging than her cancer battle. She had her first child, a son named Malcolm, in 2021. She was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2023. She was not able to breastfeed. She had to stop breastfeeding immediately. This caused her hormones to drop suddenly. This is when her postp...
Postpartum depression is a real struggle for many new mothers. About one in seven women experience it after giving birth. But what's happening in their brains? A recent study has some answers. Researchers took a close look at the brains of women before and after they had their babies. They found something interesting. Two key areas of the brain, which deal with emot...
Postpartum depression is a tough situation and women experiencing stress, sadness after pregnancy is considered a significant factor. Women who recently had gestational diabetes (GDM) are a group that needs extra attention considering the connection between babies and birth. They are more at risk of developing type 2 diabetes later in life. . Postpartum sadness...
It's been about two decades since Brooke Shields and Tom Cruise had a very public disagreement about postpartum depression medications. Shields recently revealed that Cruise eventually apologized to her—though it took a year. The actors' spat began when Cruise criticized Shields' use of antidepressants during a 2005 interview on the Today show. He argued that there w...
In the southwestern Ugandan district of Mbarara, many new mothers are facing a double challenge. A recent study found that about 40% of mothers between six weeks and six months after childbirth suffer from postpartum depression (PPD). That's a worryingly high number. But here's where it gets more complicated. The same study also discovered a link between PPD and diab...
Postpartum Depression (PPD) is a significant mental health challenge faced by many new parents. Researchers have turned to YouTube comments to understand public conversations and key themes related to PPD. By analyzing these comments, they aim to shed light on how people talk about this issue and what themes emerge. YouTube, a popular video-sharing platform, serves ...
In Germany, around 700, 000 babies are born each year, and many mothers feel the weight of societal expectations and traditional roles. This study explored a unique data source to find out how often new mothers are diagnosed with mental illness compared to women without children. Using billing data from a major health insurance company, it aimed to provide a clearer ...