Postpartum Depression Rates Tripled During the Pandemic
A new study shows rates of postpartum depression rose nearly three-fold during the COVID pandemic, along with increases in major depression and thoughts of self-harm.
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A new study shows rates of postpartum depression rose nearly three-fold during the COVID pandemic, along with increases in major depression and thoughts of self-harm.
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a rise in postpartum depression and major depressive symptoms among new mothers in the United States, according to research from the University of Michigan School of Nursing.
During the early stages of the COVID pandemic, one in three new mothers reported experiencing postpartum depression, while 1 in 5 had symptoms of major depression. The risks were higher in mothers who formula-fed their infants, and in those whose children were in neonatal ICU.
One in three new mothers during early COVID-19 screened positive for postpartum depression–nearly triple pre-pandemic levels–and 1 in 5 had major depressive symptoms, say University of Michigan researchers. New research from the U-M School of Nursing found that depression in new mothers rose cons
One in three new mothers during early COVID-19 screened positive for postpartum depression-nearly triple pre-pandemic levels-and 1 in 5 had major depressive symptoms, say University of Michigan researchers.