This review aims to summarize the diverse proposed pathophysiological mechanisms
contributing to postpartum depression, highlighting both clinical and basic science research …

The pregnancy period represents a unique window of opportunity to identify risks to both the
fetus and mother and to deter the intergenerational transmission of adversity and mental …

This article is part of a Special Issue “Parental Care”. Pregnancy and postpartum are
associated with dramatic alterations in steroid and peptide hormones which alter the …

Pregnancy is a complex and vulnerable period that presents a number of challenges to
women, including the development of postpartum psychiatric disorders (PPDs). These …

Postpartum depression (PPD) adversely affects the health and well being of many new
mothers, their infants, and their families. A comprehensive understanding of biopsychosocial …

Background Perinatal depression has a significant impact on both mother and child.
However, the influence of hormonal changes during pregnancy and the postpartum period …

Children born small for gestational age (SGA), defined as a birth weight and/or length
below− 2 SD score (SDS), comprise a heterogeneous group. The causes of SGA are …

Anxiety during pregnancy is associated with adverse outcomes in mothers and infants.
Unfortunately, as anxiety is often synonymously mentioned with depression, the studies …

This article reviews novel neurosteroid therapeutics for post-partum depression, with a focus
on their development, clinical trial data, current practices, and future directions in this …

Postpartum depression (PPD) is a significant mental health concern, especially for women in
vulnerable populations. Oxytocin (OT), a hormone essential for a variety of maternal tasks …