postpartum depression

The father of the children, Erik Denton, recounted in court records that Carrillo was struggling with postpartum depression, childhood trauma and motherhood.

Exposure to unhealthy levels of air pollution during pregnancy may prolong postpartum depression symptoms in new mothers, according to new research.

Poor air quality has been identified as one of several factors associated with postpartum depression, a serious mental health condition often associated with intense feelings of sadness and difficulty bonding with a newborn.

Maternal Mental Health Now, an L.A.-based nonprofit, was founded in 2007 by Kimberly Wong, a local attorney who experienced severe postpartum depression and who felt her symptoms were largely dismissed by her doctor.

As co-chair of the House Maternity Care Caucus, Kim has advocated for greater awareness of postpartum depression and has introduced legislation to reduce stillbirths and improve medical interpretation services.