(Lizzie Duszynski-Goodman/ Forbes Health) —  If you’ve just given birth, you are likely experiencing a world of adjustments, both physically and emotionally. While it can be normal to experience mood swings, loss of appetite and trouble sleeping in the two weeks following childbirth, when these symptoms persist,  …

(Chelsea Gomez, Tara Carmen/ CBC News) — At five months pregnant, Claudia Wong knew it was normal to be uncomfortable some of the time. But she couldn’t shake the feeling something was wrong.

The Pickering, Ont., woman had already gained about 14 pounds, significant on her small frame. She’d become so swollen  …

(Melissa Couto Zouber/ CTV News) — As little as 15 minutes a day of brisk walking could help many women who struggle with postpartum depression, a study from a Canadian university says, though some severe cases may still require traditional medical care.

The study from Western University, published Wednesday by the Journal  …

(Susan Schwarz/ Healthing) — Dr. Vi Nguyen understands more than most about perinatal depression and anxiety.

As a reproductive psychiatrist at the McGill University Health Centre, she specializes in diagnosing and supporting women with depression and anxiety related to pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum   …