In a recent study from Quebec, researchers compared the risk of postpartum depression in more than 35,000 pregnant women with asthma and almost 200,000 women without asthma. They found that rates of postpartum depressive symptoms were about twice as likely among women with asthma. But why? They found that mothers with asthma were more likely… Read More »
In a recent meta-analysis, researchers screened electronic databases and analyzed data from randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of acupuncture for the treatment of postpartum depression (PPD). Primary outcomes included improvement in depressive symptoms, as by scores on the Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression (HAMD) or the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS). The authors identified a… Read More »
Image copyright Getty Images Adele has posted a message of support for her best friend who’s recovering from postpartum psychosis. Laura Dockrill gave birth to a baby boy who is Adele’s godson, in February this year. She’s since battled against the condition which can lead to hallucinations and confusion, soon after giving birth. Adele says… Read More »