postpartum depression

84% of pregnancy-related deaths in the US are preventable, CDC says

And the majority occur within the first year postpartum.

Suicide is the leading cause of death in new moms

When you’re experiencing thoughts of suicide, it’s hard to ask for help—but that’s when help from others is most necessary.

Yes, your pregnancy hormones plummet after birth. Here’s what to know about the postpartum hormone crash

Night sweats, insomnia—is this postpartum or menopause?

To the mama struggling to be a parent with depression and anxiety

I see you dropping your child off at school, still in your pajamas, a beanie hat on your head to cover up the fact you hadn’t brushed your hair yet this morning.

How motherhood myths impacted my struggle with postpartum depression and anxiety

Postpartum depression and anxiety were closely aligned with the myths of motherhood I had been sold my entire life.

The pandemic drastically increased rates of postpartum depression. Dr. Harvey Karp shares what could help mothers now

And it’s not just PPD rates that are rising: Postpartum anxiety and post-traumatic stress are up, too.

At my 6-week postpartum checkup, I lied to my doctor about my postpartum depression

As a physician myself, I knew that our healthcare system doesn’t adequately support mothers after childbirth. Here’s what helped me instead.

Annia on being a therapist and not going to therapy for postpartum depression

"I didn't quite know the name for what I had since even within therapist circles, we don't talk about postpartum depression enough. I just knew that something wasn't right."

What to say (and what not to say) to the mama who’s struggling with PPD or PPA

Can’t find the right words? We can help.

Stop telling me I won’t have PPD again

I'm pregnant again, and some of my friends and family have decided to tell me that “this time will be different.” More specifically, that this time around I won’t have postpartum depression. 

Spotting postpartum depression can be difficult. Here’s why you should enlist your partner’s help

Coming up with a plan together before PPD arises could help you get the care you need sooner.

Maggie on advocating for herself and her baby after opting for a vacuum birth

"I am thankful for our due diligence to do research, get second opinions and fight for the very best care, but I often wonder what would have happened had we listened to that first doctor."

Leilani on postpartum depression after a traumatic birth experience

Progress was slow, but I remember the day my medication began to work. It felt like I could finally see colors, like, "OH, this is how everyone else is experiencing the world."

Atanasia on having PPD with her second and not responding well to medication

I think the most important thing to know if you’re going through PPD is that it CAN get better. You will get better.

Jade on postpartum depression and anxiety while dealing with her baby’s sleep issues

"I felt like the biggest failure because I could not get him to sleep on his own through the night."

Hanna on PPD and PPA after undergoing an emergency hysterectomy after giving birth

“At this point, it’s her uterus or it’s her life.”

Postpartum stress syndrome is the postpartum disorder you probably haven’t heard about

And it's likely more common than we know. Here's how to spot the signs.

‘Selling Sunset’ star Christine Quinn says she had PPD while filming

“I did the best that I could with the emotions that I was dealing with at the time and that I’m still dealing with now.”

Laura on PPD and caring for her baby alone in the hospital during Covid-19

"Every time a doctor or nurse came in, I instantly shot up and my adrenaline started pumping."

CH on postpartum depression, anger and three babies in three years

"Angry and pregnant is the most used search phrase on my browser."