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postpartum depression

FDA approves first drug for postpartum depression

March 20, 2019

On March 19, the FDA approved Zulresso (brexanolone) injection for intravenous (IV) use for the treatment of postpartum depression. Zulresso will be available only through a restricted program…

New York City to launch program for postpartum depression

February 10, 2020

A new program for helping families affected by postpartum depression is set to hit New York City in 2024. The program is The New Family Home Visits initiative,…

Paternal postpartum depression

January 31, 2020

Prevent and screen for depression in new fathers. Takeaways: Paternal postpartum depression effects one in ten fathers. Paternal postpartum depression can affect fathers, the likelihood of the mother…

Postpartum depression: Don’t let patients suffer in silence

December 11, 2010

This might come as a surprise, but postpartum depression (PPD) is the number-one complication of childbearing. Experts estimate it strikes at least one in 10 women, with approximately…