Maternal postpartum diet and postpartum depression: A systematic review

Food insecurity does not affect all household members equally, with mothers often being the first to alter their food intake when resources are scarce. This study by Liebe, Holmes & Misyak (2024) aimed to explore the links between food security differences among families and maternal mental health. Validated measures of food security, mental and physical […]

Perinatal depression is a mood disorder occurring during pregnancy (prenatal) and after childbirth (postnatal), with its onset linked to fluctuations in reproductive and stress hormones, as well as neurosteroids. These biochemical changes may be influenced by the gut microbiota, which plays a role in maternal mental health through the gut-brain axis. Emerging research indicates that […]