Heat and Changing Temperatures Increase Postpartum Depression Risk

A recent study shows a 1 percent increase in postpartum depression risk with every 1-degree temperature increase.

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Women who have recently given birth and are exposed to heat and fluctuating ambient temperatures face a significantly higher risk of developing postpartum depression (PPD), according to a recent study.

The research, which involved nearly 430,000 women, found that for every temperature increase of around 1 degree Celsius, PPD risk also increased by 1 percent. Environmental factors like air pollution and low air conditioning usage also exacerbated PPD risk.