Postpartum Depression

The symptoms of postpartum depression are more intense and impactful than the "baby blues," occurring over a long period and often hindering a mother's ability to care for her baby and herself. We look into some common signs to help identify this condition.

Women may be able to decrease the likeliness of postpartum depression by increasing the amount of omega-3 in their diets during pregnancy. Researchers from Montreal, Canada have found a link between omega-3 levels and women suffering from postnatal depression. According to the research, published in the current issue of the Canadian Journal of Psychiatry, women […]