D-MER can cause a sudden wave of negative emotion around milk letdown. Learn what researchers know about this physiological response and its connection to mood and breastfeeding confidence.

Research suggests a meaningful connection between premenstrual disorders and postpartum depression. Explore what that relationship may tell us about hormonal sensitivity across reproductive transitions.

Research has explored whether vitamin D levels during pregnancy are associated with postpartum depression and anxiety. Here’s what the findings suggest and what still needs further study.

A systematic review explores how resilience, social support, and other protective factors may influence depression, anxiety, and stress during pregnancy and postpartum.

Deciding whether to take an antidepressant during pregnancy can feel complicated. Research highlights the concerns, tradeoffs, and information people need when making treatment decisions

A study found that some people experience PTSD symptoms after cesarean delivery. Learn what the research suggests about birth trauma, postpartum mental health, and the importance of recognizing symptoms early.