postpartum depression

A Christmas surprise: Embracing the unexpected

Amidst the Yuletide celebrations, was I due a surprise Christmas gift?

Postpartum depression can be hereditary in some cases, large study confirms

But it may still be too early to pinpoint your risk.

75% of women go untreated for postpartum mental health conditions

That staggering number shows there’s still a major access issue and stigma around receiving postpartum mental health support. A new National Maternal Mental Health Task Force hopes to change that.

Should dads be screened for postpartum depression too?

A recent study shows that 30% of fathers surveyed had paternal PPD in the first year after their children were born.

I developed a strange postpartum condition where I started to hear music–everywhere, all the time

As someone who doesn’t like music, “musical ear” was not a welcome symptom.

How postpartum pain gave me purpose

Moms are the strongest, bravest group of people I know and it is a group I am so proud to be a part of.

It takes a village… but who should be in yours?

When it comes to building your postpartum care team, it’s hard to know where to start. Here’s a good roster.

Study finds mom-led group therapy for PPD could be key to recovery

Connecting with a mom who’s been through PPD too led to positive changes lasting up to 5 months.

What to know about Zurzuvae, the new pill for PPD

The FDA has approved the first pill to treat postpartum depression.

I had PPD and a life-threatening illness—Here’s how I found my voice

I was a wife, a sister, a daughter, a veterinarian, a new mother—and I was dying.

5 reasons why NICU parents might be more susceptible to depression and anxiety

Why do NICU and preemie parents have to struggle in silence?

I turned to photography in my darkest moments & it helped me heal

"Capturing my motherhood journey through photos allows me to honor and fall in love with my changes. It allows me to lend grace to this new territory that I am trying to gracefully navigate."

Kylie Jenner talks about ‘painful’ postpartum depression she experienced with both kids

“I have experienced it. Twice."

We need more honest conversations around postpartum mood disorders—not judgment

A lot of moms are suffering in silence.

Is it safe to take antidepressants during pregnancy?

Recent research suggests antidepressants aren’t as risky as we may think—or have been told. 

Postpartum OCD and intrusive thoughts: What new moms need to know

How to tell the difference between intrusive thoughts and symptoms of something bigger.

A possible predictor for PPD identified in new research

The findings could help identify PPD early on and inform better treatments.

Why I prioritize self-compassion as a new mom

"Before becoming a mother, I thought motherhood was unconditional love, sacrifice and unwavering support. While all of that is still true, since becoming a mother, I have learned that motherhood also requires a commitment to self-compassion."

It’s time to retire the term ‘baby blues’

It's a form of postpartum depression.

Having micropreemie twins taught me it’s OK to grieve for babies who are still alive

"Having so many people tell me that I was strong somehow made me convince myself that I was. Looking back now, I don’t know how I survived without a complete mental collapse—because I was not strong. I simply survived."