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Postnatal depression more likely with birth of boys
The odds of women developing postnatal depression (PND) increase by up to 79% when they give birth to boys compared to girls, a research study has found.
Study links postnatal depression to fewer daylight hours
Women in late pregnancy during darker months of the year may have a greater risk of developing postpartum depression once their babies are born, according to new research.
Gestational diabetes link with postpartum depression
Mothers diagnosed with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) have an elevated risk of developing postpartum depression symptoms, according to a new research.
NCT campaign reveals issues with postnatal checks
More than half of new mothers with mental health problems that they wanted to discuss did not feel able to do so at their postnatal check, according to the NCT.Call for better support for women with PND from RCM responding to research
Today the University of Kent has released the results of research into postnatal depression (PND). The research found the odds of developing PND increased by 79% when mothers had baby boys compared to baby girls.
Parents’ mental health affected by neonatal care
New research reveals that 80% of parents whose babies were admitted into neonatal care think that their mental health suffered after their experience.
More money for mental health
NHS funding will increase, including more spending for mental health, the chancellor confirmed in the government’s budget announcement yesterday (29 October).