The weeks and months following childbirth bring profound physical, emotional, and psychological changes that can overwhelm even the most prepared new parents. While some degree of mood fluctuation, ...

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

Sara Moniuszko is a health and lifestyle reporter at CBSNews.com. Previously, she wrote for USA Today, where she was selected to help launch the newspaper's wellness vertical. She now covers breaking ...

Although having a baby can be an exciting and life-changing milestone, for some new parents, the experience can bring on intense sadness, anxiety, loneliness, and other emotions. These may be symptoms ...

Here are six signs that might indicate postpartum depression (PPD). PPD isn't just "baby blues" or the fatigue that comes with sleepless nights; it's a genuine mental health concern that deserves ...

Dr. Kisha Davis, Montgomery County's chief health officer, wants new mothers to know they're not alone and don't have to suffer in silence. She recognizes it can be difficult to talk about postpartum ...

What Is the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS)? The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) is an easy-to-take, self-administered questionnaire that you can use to screen yourself, or a ...

Over the course of her career, Susana Carmona, a clinical psychologist and neuroscientist at the Gregorio Marañón Institute of Health Research, has used brain ...

Postpartum depression (PPD) is common in partners of birthing people, even though it’s not commonly discussed. Symptoms may include stress, anxiety, and detachment. Postpartum depression (PPD) is a ...

A new mother's missed checkup, an infected cut and a cascade of overlooked warning signs ended in a diagnosis that upended ...

Many new mothers think tiredness, mood swings, or discomfort are just part of being a mom. A little adjustment is normal, but ...