Worldwide, postpartum depression is documented to occur in more than 10% of moms, and can affect dads too. Yet, a lack of understanding and the stigma attached to mental health disorders often ...

Private companies in Japan are becoming increasingly involved in postpartum care to support mothers and children, hoping to help prevent postpartum depression and child abuse while seeking more ...

A mother and her child receive postpartum care from a midwife at a hotel in Tokyo's Ota Ward on Jan. 28, 2026. (Photo courtesy of Keikyu Corporation) (Kyodo) TOKYO (Kyodo) -- For many new mothers, ...

Osaka, Aug. 6 (Jiji Press)--Private companies in Japan are becoming increasingly involved in postpartum care to support mothers and children, hoping to help prevent postpartum depression and child ...

The Mainichi Shimbun answers some questions readers may have about Japan's postpartum care hotels, used by mothers after childbirth. Question: I heard there are "postpartum care hotels." What are they ...

Postpartum or perinatal depression affects about 1 in 7 new parents. It can cause sadness, emptiness, exhaustion, and hopelessness lasting weeks after birth. Symptoms often start 1 to 3 weeks after ...

For many new mothers, questions about breastfeeding, weaning and returning to work can feel overwhelming. As a result, a growing number in Japan are turning to postpartum care services offered by ...