Abstract
Parental care is essential for offspring survival and involves novel and complex behaviours that impact offspring's growth, development, and health. For many species, including humans, both parents play a critical role in raising young. However, many men and women suffer from postpartum mood disorders, which can significantly hinder their ability to provide parental care, leading to adverse effects on offspring. Understanding the neurobiological basis of healthy parental care is therefore essential to develop targeted treatments for these conditions.