Can Gut Microbes Improve Postpartum Depression?
A recent French study found that a specific species of bacteria can improve maternal behavior in stressed rat mothers. The...
Postnatal Health
Weekly Wellness: Rethinking postpartum maternal care to go beyond the traditional six-week checkup
New research underscores the need to make sure women receive the physical, emotional and psychological help they need beyond the...
Mental health problems growing among new mums in Nepal
July 1, 2025KATHMANDU – A few weeks ago, a 26-year-old working class mother was rushed to the Thapathali-based Paropakar Maternity...
Socially prescribed creative play sessions reduce postnatal depression and boost parental well-being
Credit: Theatre Hullabaloo. A creative play program has significantly improved new parents' and caregivers' mental health, according to research by...
Luxurious postpartum retreat, The Ruby Postnatal, for new moms opens in Houston
HOUSTON – One of the first postpartum retreats in the United States has opened in Houston, offering new mothers a...
Yes, Male Postpartum Depression Is Real
We typically associate the “baby blues” and postpartum depression with women. But you may not know that new fathers can...
Mentally and physically exhausted after childbirth? 5 beginner-friendly postnatal yoga asanas to feel calm and energised | Health
For new mothers, childbirth marks a profound mental and physical shift. While the physiological system is reeling from the nine...
Mental health problems may spill over in mother groups
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain In mother groups, mental health challenges can spread among new parents. New research shows that the...
The Forgotten Trimester: What Moms Need In Their First 90 Days Postpartum
Image: ShutterstockThere’s a saying that goes, “When a baby is born, a mother is born too.” The birth of the...
