12 December 2024

Postpartum depression and hormonal imbalance – an underexplored connection

Dr Haleema Sheikh, pictured, of The Marion Gluck Clinic explains how the possible causes of PPD can be grouped into...

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10 December 2024

Health decline after childbirth is greater in women whose pregnancies were unplanned

By taking data prior to birth into account, a study by the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) used a...

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29 April 2024

NHS Scotland staff ‘best placed’ to help close mental health gap for new mums during awareness week

New and expectant mothers are being encouraged to access support and information during Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week (29 April...

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7 December 2023

Innovative solutions can help close mental health gap for new mums across Scotland

Claims that some new mums are experiencing gaps in access to vital mental health services can be bridged by forward-thinking...

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9 May 2022

Digital therapy to help manage perinatal mental health

In the UK, up to 20%[1] of women and 10%[2] of men develop some form of mental health problem during the perinatal...

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23 April 2021

A quarter of new mothers are not asked about their mental health

New mothers are still not being asked about their mental health despite GP practices in England now being funded to...

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14 December 2020

COVID-19 may deepen depression, anxiety, and PTSD among pregnant and postpartum women

Though childbirth is often anticipated with optimism and enthusiasm, approximately 10 to 20 percent of pregnant individuals also experience mental...

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28 September 2020

Suspension of fertility treatments during COVID-19 has mental health impacts

The suspension of fertility treatments due to the COVID-19 pandemic has had a variety of psychological impacts on women whose...

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