Postpartum depression

I’m scared of my wife getting pregnant again

I’m scared of my wife getting pregnant again

A past experience with postpartum depression (yes, dads get it too) has me dreading a second baby, even though I know I want one.

Ross Hunt

I regret following the Asian tradition of 'sitting the month' after my baby was born

I regret following the Asian tradition of 'sitting the month' after my baby was born

I now place much of the blame for my postpartum lows on the confinement I experienced after birth for the thousand-year-old Chinese tradition of zuo yue zi.

S Lee

7 surprising ways breastfeeding benefits moms' health

7 surprising ways breastfeeding benefits moms' health

You’ve heard that breast is best for baby, but did you know it’s also good for moms? If you’re able to breastfeed, here are some health benefits you'll get.

Jill Buchner

Your baby: 5 weeks old

Your baby: 5 weeks old

Learning night versus day and other fancy new skills, plus the 1-month checkup. Here's what you need to know about your 5-week-old.

Today's Parent

Your baby: 3 weeks old

Your baby: 3 weeks old

Growth spurts, cluster feedings and tips for soothing your fussy, gassy baby. Learn all about your 3-week-old.

Today's Parent

Postpartum anger is the red flag no one is looking for

Postpartum care

Postpartum anger is the red flag no one is looking for

A new study has found that women who experience postpartum depression or anxiety are also more likely to experience anger.

Jill Buchner

New parent? Don’t ask for ‘help’

Postpartum care

New parent? Don’t ask for ‘help’

What you really need is good support, says Kate Rope in her new book, Strong as a Mother. Why your village is key to your mental health and how to build it.

Kate Rope

17 mind-blowing ways your body changes after giving birth

Postpartum care

17 mind-blowing ways your body changes after giving birth

Pregnancy and childbirth transform your body—sometimes in weird and not-so-wonderful ways. Here’s what you need to know to deal with it.

Bonnie Schiedel

Why the movie Tully does a disservice to moms everywhere

Why the movie Tully does a disservice to moms everywhere

When I saw Tully, I was expecting a raw portrayal of motherhood, but what I found was a disservice to women who experience postpartum mental illness.

Glynis Ratcliffe

Why new moms have scary thoughts about their babies

Postpartum care

Why new moms have scary thoughts about their babies

In Kate Rope's new book, Strong as a Mother, she talks about the terrifying but rarely talked about thoughts that new moms get postpartum.

Kate Rope

How to deal with postpartum anxiety

Postpartum care

How to deal with postpartum anxiety

Fretting is practically part of a parent’s job description. But when those worries multiply, it can be completely debilitating. Here's how to cope with postpartum anxiety

Kate Daley

Why does #BellLetsTalk ignore the mental health of new moms?

Why does #BellLetsTalk ignore the mental health of new moms?

When #BellLetsTalk forgot to talk about postpartum mood disorders, a group of moms got their own rebel hashtag trending to break the silence.

Krizia Ramos

This new mom opened up about her depression and what happened next will shock you

This new mom opened up about her depression and what happened next will shock you

During a postpartum visit at the doctor's office, a new mother told a nurse that she'd been feeling depressed. Then everything got a lot worse.

Liz Krieger

Mental health problems during pregnancy are more common than you think

Pregnancy health

Mental health problems during pregnancy are more common than you think

Pregnancy isn't always joyous: New research shows that one in four women struggles with some sort of mental health problem while they're expecting.

Jill Buchner

Could there be a hair test for postpartum depression?

Postpartum care

Could there be a hair test for postpartum depression?

After having a baby, about 10 to 15 percent of women develop postpartum depression. What would happen if women could see it coming before they even give birth?

Claire Sibonney

What to expect at your six-week postpartum check-up

Postpartum care

What to expect at your six-week postpartum check-up

It's standard to visit your OB or midwife at the six-week mark. But just what happens at that appointment?

Amy Lazar Kleiman

I was being treated for postpartum depression, but it wasn‘t getting any better

I was being treated for postpartum depression, but it wasn‘t getting any better

I’d fall into thick, foggy episodes of depression and then get massive bursts of energy. I knew there was something wrong; I just didn’t know what it was.

Stephanie Marie

6 ways to support a mother who has postpartum depression

6 ways to support a mother who has postpartum depression

Postpartum depression can be very overwhelming and isolating. Here are six ways you can help someone who is going through it.

Lisa Coxon

Parents who worry about their kids' sleep problems are at risk of depression

Parents who worry about their kids' sleep problems are at risk of depression

Spending quality time with infants during the day can help reduce parents’ concerns about neglecting their children at night.

Wendy Hall

3 helpful resources for postpartum depression

3 helpful resources for postpartum depression

PPD may seem unbearable, but you're not alone. There are tons of online resources for postpartum depression that provide support to help you through it.

Emily Rivas

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