A Massachusetts woman accused of killing her three children has put a spotlight on a rare condition that mental health advocates say is shrouded in shame, often preventing mothers from seeking ...

The first few weeks of motherhood can be a time of celebration. But it can also be a time of high vulnerability to mental illness. Among other challenges, the postpartum period can introduce mental ...

Having a newborn is never easy. It’s common for new mothers to struggle with sleepless nights, feeding challenges and babies who never want to be put down. Most mothers make it through, even if ...

In recent years, there have been heartbreaking accounts of new mothers harming or killing their children and attempting or completing suicide. In these shocking news stories, experts usually attribute ...

Motherhood is not an easy journey. Postpartum brings with itself a plethora of challenges, and at times, even mental health conditions. One such condition is postpartum psychosis. Recently, Jennifer ...

LOS ANGELES -- Pregnant women have a higher risk of postpartum psychosis if their sisters had the same condition, a Swedish cohort study suggested. The relative recurrence risk of postpartum psychosis ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. Pregnancy is a life-changing experience for most women, radically affecting ...

HOUSTON (KTRK) -- A mother accused of stabbing and mutilating her 4-year-old son has stunned the Houston community and left local authorities looking for answers. Jenea Mungia is currently undergoing ...

Adele's best friend experienced symptoms after giving birth to singer's godson. Adele took to social media Monday to raise awareness for a postpartum issue few people may know about. The British-born ...

Postpartum psychosis is a rare experience that occurs when a woman who has recently given birth experiences a psychotic episode. These episodes are characterized by a loss of touch with reality, which ...