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.

Fuente : http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2013-03/afp…