Although it is not a new postpartum mood disorder, postpartum depression has increasingly gained attention from the medical world as well as from the public. Because of this, more women are recognizing their symptoms...

With proper treatment of postpartum depression, most women can expect a full recovery. Just how the depression is treated will depend on how much it affects the woman. The sooner the depression is diagnosed,...

There are numerous steps you can take to decrease your risk of developing postpartum depression. Here are some tips to help you prevent your chances of experiencing depression during your postpartum period. Take Care of...

Although psychologists originally recognized this postpartum mood disorder in 1850, postpartum psychosis is not widely known today. Interestingly, studies on the rates of the disorder have shown that the number of women experiencing postpartum...

One postpartum mood disorder that few women may be aware of is postpartum anxiety and/or panic disorder. Between 4% and 6% of women are affected by these disorders during their postpartum period. Women may...

Although it can be extremely distressing to women who are affected by it, postpartum obsessive-compulsive disorder (PPOCD) is one of the most under-reported and under-diagnosed postpartum mood disorders. While experts aren’t exactly sure how...

So maybe you take a capsule of Vitamin C every morning before the day begins. Kudos. But it’s in your best interest to broaden your pill regime by including an acidophilus capsule every morning...

Your health depends on so many factors — your diet, exercising regularly and general lifestyle habits. Find out how to optimize your lifestyle habits to help you live a happy, healthy life. No matter what...