Postnatal depression less likely after winter or spring births

Study finds risk of postpartum depression among new mothers also affected by other factors such as length of pregnancyWomen who give birth in winter or spring are less likely to suffer postnatal depression than at other times of year, a study has shown.Other factors affecting the risk of postnatal depression, also known as postpartum depression (PPD), included the length of pregnancy, whether or not an epidural was given during delivery, and body mass index.Continue reading...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - Category: Science Authors: Tags: Postnatal depression Pregnancy Mental health Society Women Science Psychology & wellbeing Parents and parenting Source Type: news