Pathophysiological mechanisms implicated in postpartum depression

JL Payne, J Maguire - Frontiers in neuroendocrinology, 2019 - Elsevier
This review aims to summarize the diverse proposed pathophysiological mechanisms
contributing to postpartum depression, highlighting both clinical and basic science research …

Postpartum depression risk factors: A narrative review

M Ghaedrahmati, A Kazemi, G Kheirabadi… - Journal of education …, 2017 - journals.lww.com
Postpartum depression is a debilitating mental disorder with a high prevalence. The aim of
this study was review of the related studies. In this narrative review, we report studies that …

Experiences of breastfeeding during COVID‐19: Lessons for future practical and emotional support

A Brown, N Shenker - Maternal & child nutrition, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
The COVID‐19 pandemic and subsequent lockdown and social distancing led to changes to
breastfeeding support available to women in the United Kingdom. Face‐to‐face professional …

Biological and psychosocial predictors of postpartum depression: systematic review and call for integration

IS Yim, LR Tanner Stapleton… - Annual review of …, 2015 - annualreviews.org
Postpartum depression (PPD) adversely affects the health and well being of many new
mothers, their infants, and their families. A comprehensive understanding of biopsychosocial …

New evidence on breastfeeding and postpartum depression: the importance of understanding women's intentions

C Borra, M Iacovou, A Sevilla - Maternal and child health journal, 2015 - Springer
This study aimed to identify the causal effect of breastfeeding on postpartum depression
(PPD), using data on mothers from a British survey, the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents …

Breastfeeding and COVID-19: from nutrition to immunity

E Vassilopoulou, G Feketea, L Koumbi… - Frontiers in …, 2021 - frontiersin.org
Breastfeeding not only provides the optimum source of nutrients for the neonate and its first
strong shield against infection but also lays the foundation for somatic and psychological …

Novel neurosteroid therapeutics for post-partum depression: perspectives on clinical trials, program development, active research, and future directions

R Patterson, I Balan, AL Morrow… - …, 2024 - nature.com
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 …

Breastfeeding is negatively affected by prenatal depression and reduces postpartum depression

B Figueiredo, C Canário, T Field - Psychological medicine, 2014 - cambridge.org
BackgroundThis prospective cohort study explored the effects of prenatal and postpartum
depression on breastfeeding and the effect of breastfeeding on postpartum depression …

Brexanolone therapeutics in post-partum depression involves inhibition of systemic inflammatory pathways

I Balan, R Patterson, G Boero, H Krohn, TK O'Buckley… - …, 2023 - thelancet.com
Background Brexanolone has rapid, long-lasting, and remarkable efficacy in the treatment of
post-partum depression (PPD). We test the hypothesis that brexanolone inhibits …

NICU discharge planning and beyond: recommendations for parent psychosocial support

IB Purdy, JW Craig, P Zeanah - Journal of Perinatology, 2015 - nature.com
Parents will interact with a multitude of teams from various disciplines during their child's
admission to the neonatal intensive care unit. Recognition of the emotional stressors …