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 is one of the most common complications of childbirth. Untreated
postpartum depression can have substantial adverse effects on the well-being of the mother …

This study evaluated the relationship between sleep quality and symptoms of depression
and anxiety in women studied in pregnancy and postpartum. Scores on standardized …

The perinatal period introduces a myriad of changes. One important but often overlooked
change is an increased reporting of sleep disturbance. Although casually regarded as a …

Major depressive disorder (MDD) remains the most prevalent mental disorder and a leading
cause of disability, affecting approximately 100 million adults worldwide. The disorder is …

Postpartum depression is a mood disorder that occurs after delivery. This disorder usually
occurs around 2-6 weeks after giving birth. Research shows that the incidence of postpartum …

Introduction Women are at a high risk of recurrence of depression in the postpartum period.
Given the circumscribed duration of the risk period and knowledge of its triggers, postpartum …

Sleep duration and quality have several effects on human health. Some previous studies
have shown an association between sleep duration and quality and mental health, but the …

Later sleep timing, circadian preference, and circadian rhythm timing predict worse
outcomes across multiple domains, including mood disorders, substance use, impulse …

Sleep disturbances in pregnancy have been well recognized since Hippocrates. In 2000, the
American Academy of Sleep Medicine officially recognized sleep disorders associated with …