What causes antenatal depression? It can be caused by a chemical or hormonal imbalance, or could be the result of your personal situation. If your pregnancy was unplanned, you are stressed or have work, money or relationship worries, you may be more

that having a baby is a major life transition that involves losses as well as gains.’ Postnatal depression is surprisingly common, but help is available. The first step is recognising that you are suffering from PND. Some, but not all, of the following can

to one another.Q. I suffered from depression during my pregnancy. How will this affect my baby? A. A new study has found that mothers who are depressed in pregnancy can have babies who cry a lot, have disrupted sleep, are clingy and may even be more prone

Midwife Nikki replies: Postnatal depression (PND) affects about one in 10 women - and a previous history can make you more vulnerable.However, the reasons you were depressed last time may no longer be issues and, as this is your second baby, you

As Depression Awareness Week begins, natal psychotherapist Lori Fitzgerald has claimed that the treatment available for sufferers of Post Natal Depression (PND) is inadequate with too much reliance on prescription medication.In a statement, released

Scientists believe they have found a link between low-levels of omega-3 in new mothers and post-natal depression.Researchers from the Universtiy of Montreal found that a mother's omega-3 levels fall during pregnancy and remain lowered for at least

Dad-of-four Austin Healey is so brilliantly placed to share his wisdom on life as a modern dad that he admits to suffering from postnatal depression after the birth of his first daughter. 'It's true,' he says. 'After Ellie-Mae was born, Lou (Louise

-natal depression, says a study carried out by the University of Connecticut. After their babies were born, the women who had participated in the study filled out a questionnaire designed to spot symptoms of post-natal depression. Those who had been given Omega 3

hormone levels following pregnancy and birth. The baby blues tends to sort itself out and does not usually require any specific treatment other than reassurance and support. More serious is post-natal depression (PND), which is a recognised medical

Mothers of multiple births are almost twice as likely to suffer Post Natal Depression than mums of single children, according to research from Tamba, the Twins and Multiple Births Association. Mother of triplets, Maggie Couston, also a Clinical