Recent research from Harvard University suggests a woman’s toots can be useful rather than just plain embarrassing — and smelly.

January 23 is Maternal Health Awareness Day and in Mississippi, the rate of self-reported postpartum depressive symptoms is ...

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 ...

Childbirth brings a plethora of exhausting new responsibilities — but some can affect your health in a good way.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . An FDA panel recently raised concerns over antidepressant use during pregnancy. An expert said these treatments’ ...

Depression is one of the most common mental health disorders in the world, and women who are pregnant or have just given birth are at a greater-than-average risk of developing the condition. For them, ...

Having an ischemic stroke during pregnancy or three months after pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of ...

Jan. 31, 2006 — -- Women who suffer from major depression are at significantly higher risk of relapse if they stop taking their antidepressant medications during pregnancy, according to a study ...

Depression during pregnancy is common, affecting an estimated 20% of women. However, conflicting data exist concerning the outcomes of this disorder. Thus, we reviewed studies that presented evidence ...

Dr. Kathy Smith answers the question: 'Pregnancy And Risk Of Depression?' — -- Question: Are there special risks for developing depression before and after pregnancy? Answer: Studies have found ...

Many pregnant women and new mothers fear postpartum depression. They may have heard tragic stories and worried for themselves and their baby. Depression and anxiety are two of the most common ...

It's hard for most women to imagine anything worse than experiencing an unsuccessful pregnancy. But 15-20% of pregnancies end in miscarriage and the loss associated with this crisis can be devastating ...