New research, ‘Blood mononuclear cell gene expression signature of postpartum depression,’ is the subject of a report. “In sorrow thou shalt bring forth children (Genesis 3:16) seems as relevant today, with one of seven mothers afflicted by a depressive episode, constituting the most common medical complication after delivery. Why mothers are variably affected by mood symptoms postpartum remains unclear, and the pathogenesis and early molecular indicators of this divergent outcome have not been described,” scientists in Jerusalem, Israel report
Dr. Shosh Comments: Although there is still quite a bit to learn regarding why some women are hit with postpartum depression and others are not, this interesting study may have brought us closer to unraveling the mystery. There are numerous factors most likely involved in the physiological vulnerability of some women. There are also psychological and emotional factors which play into the whole scene. Bit by bit, with excellent research, the jigsaw puzzle will be solved.
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