Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder that is more frequently diagnosed in men.
Nevertheless, through current diagnostic tools, women have also been found to be affected …

Postpartum depression is a mentally disabling disease with multifactorial etiology that affects
women worldwide. It can also influence child development and lead to behavioral and …

Background Early psycho-social experiences influence the developing brain and possible
onset of various neurodevelopmental disorders, such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) …

Abstract Post-Partum Depression (PPD) occurs in 15% of pregnancies and its patho-
physiology is not known. We studied female BALB/c (“depressive”) and C57BL/6 (control) …

In the present study we investigated the neurobiological mechanisms underlying expression
of maternal behavior. Increased maternal behavior was experimentally induced by a brief 15 …

The maternal brain undergoes remarkable physiological and behavioral changes in the
peripartum period to meet the demands of the offspring. Here, the brain neuropeptides …

The time after parturition is a sensitive period for mothers where they are prone to develop
psychopathological symptoms. Studies investigating dams after separation from their pups …

Background Cognitive dysfunction and impairment of communication and social interaction
have been observed in autism spectrum disorders (ASD). It is well known that maternal …

Dopamine and prolactin exhibit opposite effects on lactation. However, a possible role for
increased prolactin/dopamine ratio in postpartum mood and thought disorders and as a …

The onset of motherhood is accompanied by alterations in emotional and affective
behaviors. Many new mothers experience transient and mild depressive symptoms that …