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New Blood Test Promises Early Detection of Postpartum Depression

10/27/2025

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Lisette Lopez-Rose, a Bay Area mother, experienced severe postpartum depression and sought help from her doctor.
About one in eight women experience postpartum depression, often triggered by hormonal changes after delivery.
A blood test called myLuma aims to predict postpartum depression risk with over 80% accuracy.
The test is currently undergoing clinical trials, with hopes for FDA approval.

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Story summary

Lisette Lopez-Rose, a Bay Area mother, experienced severe postpartum depression and sought help from her doctor.
About one in eight women experience postpartum depression, often triggered by hormonal changes after delivery.
A blood test called myLuma aims to predict postpartum depression risk with over 80% accuracy.
The test is currently undergoing clinical trials, with hopes for FDA approval.