Postpartum depression

A new supplement to treat the baby blues could ward off postpartum depression

Pregnancy health

A new supplement to treat the baby blues could ward off postpartum depression

Feeling sad in the days after delivery is all too common. But researchers are working on a supplement that could help new moms feel like themselves again.

Michelle Bilodeau

Chrissy Teigen's planning on adding to her family, but probably not in the way that you think

Chrissy Teigen's planning on adding to her family, but probably not in the way that you think

Looks like the Teigen-Legend fam will be getting a new member sooner rather than later!

Emily Rivas

Mom posts candid video about what postpartum depression feels like

Mom posts candid video about what postpartum depression feels like

Bluebird Kisses blogger opens up about the dark thoughts she experiences after giving birth—and trying to end the stigma around postpartum depression.

Kelsey Miki

Chrissy Teigen writes an open letter about her postpartum depression

Chrissy Teigen writes an open letter about her postpartum depression

Jessica Spera

The best preparation for breastfeeding is accepting it might not happen

The best preparation for breastfeeding is accepting it might not happen

The thing that most helped me breastfeed? Deciding that it was something I wanted to do, not something I had to do.

Nicola Prentis

Parenting through severe postpartum depression

Parenting through severe postpartum depression

Karen Bannister shares the powerful story of her downward spiral into postpartum depression.

Karen Bannister

What you need to know about postpartum depression—from a mom who's been there

What you need to know about postpartum depression—from a mom who's been there

Claire was diagnosed with postpartum depression when her son was five months old. This is her story.

Today's Parent

16 reasons why Adele is our favourite celebrity mom ever

16 reasons why Adele is our favourite celebrity mom ever

Mom guilt, postpartum depression and being f*cking terrified. Adele opens up about motherhood in a new interview—and gives us 16 more reasons to love her.

Jessica Spera

New motherhood is so lonely

New motherhood is so lonely

"I hate the anger I feel. I don’t feel angry at my daughter; I feel angry at my situation and my own inability to give my baby exactly what she needs."

Today's Parent

Postpartum depression in dads

Postpartum depression in dads

Postpartum depression isn’t just the plight of new moms.

Lisa Bendall

Yes, stay-at-home moms can be depressed

Yes, stay-at-home moms can be depressed

Despite having the ‘best job in the world,’ I was absolutely miserable and there was nothing that could take the edge off my anger and sadness.

Jennifer Pinarski

Recognizing the signs of postpartum depression

Recognizing the signs of postpartum depression

I knew all about postpartum depression, but surely I didn’t have it. I just needed to smile more. Try harder. That didn’t work.

Claire Tansey

I took antidepressants while pregnant and it saved my life

I took antidepressants while pregnant and it saved my life

Despite the findings of a recent study, Lisa Van de Geyn weighs in on why her pregnancy couldn't have been successful without antidepressants.

Lisa van de Geyn

Could text messages help moms with postpartum depression?

Could text messages help moms with postpartum depression?

Research suggests that a simple text message goes a long way in supporting new moms at risk for postpartum depression.

Jennifer Pinarski

Maternal depression more likely four years postpartum: Study

Maternal depression more likely four years postpartum: Study

While postpartum depression is something we watch for closely, a study indicates that later maternal depression may be more common.

Emma Waverman

This antidepressant may decrease chances of postpartum depression

This antidepressant may decrease chances of postpartum depression

New research gives hope to mothers at risk for postpartum depression.

Jennifer Pinarski

Antidepressants during pregnancy: Support not stigma

Antidepressants during pregnancy: Support not stigma

When it comes to maternal mental health, we still lack a balanced discussion on the benefits of antidepressants during pregnancy.

Jennifer Pinarski

Study: Labour pain linked to postpartum depression

Study: Labour pain linked to postpartum depression

Researchers discover a possible link between pain experienced during childbirth and postpartum depression.

Jennifer Pinarski

Were you a slave to your hormones during pregnancy?

Were you a slave to your hormones during pregnancy?

Roma Kojima battles the ups and downs of pregnancy hormones.

Roma Kojima

Fear of childbirth linked to postpartum depression

Fear of childbirth linked to postpartum depression

New research from the University of Eastern Finland suggests a link between postpartum depression and fear of giving birth.

Jennifer Pinarski

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