Pregnancy & Birthing

Researchers have long known that owning a pet offers numerous health benefits, including a decreased risk of depression and suicide. Therapy pets can play a key role in helping isolated ... Read More

In her book The Defining Decade: Why Your Twenties Matter—and How to Make the Most of Them Now, Dr. Meg Jay writes that she believes twenty-somethings have been misled about how critical ... Read More

Undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF) can be an extremely stressful experience. Women who have tried to get pregnant in the past and were unsuccessful may see IVF as a last resort, of ... Read More

You’ve read all the books. You feel you’re prepared for bringing home your new baby. And, of course, you’ve heard about postpartum depression, although you may or may not see yourself ... Read More

Mothers who smoke during pregnancy (SDP) put themselves and their unborn children at risk for a variety of health issues. Existing research has indicated that smoking can increase the rate ... Read More

Low socioeconomic status (SES) has been shown to be a high risk factor for negative mental health. Research in this area has suggested that people living in low SES have a greater risk ... Read More

Maternal caregiving has been shown to have a tremendous impact on a child’s outcome, physically and emotionally. Mothers who have depression tend to be more detached from their parenting ... Read More

Numerous studies have shown a link between the mental health of pregnant women and their unborn children. Aside from the genetic risk factors inherent in families, mothers who experience ... Read More

You are not alone in your dilemma, and it is a tough one. You’ve prepared yourself and created the kind of life you want for your future family. Unfortunately, “if you build it, they ... Read More

Trauma from childbirth can have long-term effects on a mother, especially when the childbirth experience was complicated, lengthy, painful, or life threatening. For women who have emergency ... Read More

There is an abundance of evidence demonstrating the numerous benefits of marriage for both spouses and children of married couples. These benefits include improved physical health, mental ... Read More

Postpartum depression is a serious and potentially life-threatening issue that may occur up to a year after a woman gives birth. It can interfere with a woman’s ability to bond with ... Read More