Postpartum depression (PPD) can lead to children's emotional overeating, according to a study by researchers from the ...

Perinatal maternal stress may alter gut microbiota in mothers and infants, potentially increasing inflammatory bacteria ...

Our prospective study aimed to evaluate maternal stress one year after the birth of newborns hospitalized for high risk condition. Methods: Mothers of newborn babies hospitalized at birth because ...

Maternal stress could leave epigenetic imprints on genes in the placenta associated with cortisol — a necessary hormone for foetal development — and this would affect the baby’s development ...

Up to 25% of new mothers suffer from postpartum depression, which can significantly impact their parenting behavior and the well-being of their children. A new study from the University of Illinois ...

who may have already had symptoms of psychological distress, must be given special attention,” Maraschini said. Reliable data are the foundation for reducing maternal mortality, said Serena ...