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 ...

Imagine having a beautiful new baby but feeling overwhelmed, sad, or even thinking about harming yourself. This is what postpartum depression feels like. Katherine Schiefer, a 35-year-old lawyer, was diagnosed with it after her husband noticed her suicidal thoughts. She's not alone. One in eight new moms in the U.S. go through this, but three-quarters of them don't g...

The female brain is a dynamic and adaptive entity, and pregnancy is a significant catalyst for its transformation. A recent study by a team of scientists from the University of California, Santa Barbara, has shed light on the intricate dance of changes that take place within the brain during gestation. Pregnancy is a transformative experience that affects not only t...

In a groundbreaking move for Louisiana, Woman's Hospital introduces the first inpatient perinatal mental health unit, dedicated to supporting women through their mental health journey during and after pregnancy. Cheri Johnson, Chief Nursing Officer, emphasizes the importance of breaking the stigma around mental health, particularly postpartum depression, stating, '...