postpartum anxiety

16 celebrities who have shared their postpartum depression stories

We are so grateful for their honesty.

The pulse of a mother’s postpartum anxiety

I cannot make it stop, for all the things I’ve tried, it will not stop.

This dad helping his wife postpartum is going viral—and for good reason

Partners of postpartum moms, take note.

Mom rage is real—and it’s a sign that mothers’ needs aren’t being met

The truth is, anger—real, fist-clenching, heart-racing, uncontrollable anger—is so much more common among mothers than many of us think.

What is postpartum belly binding? The traditional practice can mean an easier postpartum recovery

We spoke to experts about how belly binding promotes healing and recovery after birth.

These are the 6 books I’d gift to new moms

To empower them to tackle the anxiety and stress that comes with motherhood.

A Christmas surprise: Embracing the unexpected

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

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.

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.

Dear new mama: I wish you could see what I see

I did not like who I saw when I was a new mom. I didn’t know this woman yet. I didn’t accept her.

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."

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

A lot of moms are suffering in silence.

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

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

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."