Monday, March 4, 2013

Stress hormone foreshadows postpartum depression in new mothers

Women who receive strong social support from their families during pregnancy appear to be protected from sharp increases in a particular stress hormone, making them less likely to develop postpartum depression, according to a new study published in Clinical Psychological Science , a journal of the Association for Psychological Science.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/03/stress-hormone-foreshadows-postpartum-depression-in-new-mothers?fromrss=1

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