postpartum depression

Cey on having postpartum anxiety and intrusive thoughts

This wasn’t normal. A mother should have so much love for her child. She should know what to do, and when to do it. She shouldn’t dread when he would wake up to eat. She shouldn’t dread living her life in two hour time frames. And she shouldn’t hate herself for it. But yet I did. 

Kezia on when she knew she wasn’t OK and needed help

I’ve never understood depression. I’ve never understood the stigma. Or the severity, until the day I did.

Cassandra on battling postpartum depression, OCD and PTSD

I had what I thought to be normal baby blues. I had a hard time looking at pictures of my son from the previous week because I felt he was growing up too fast. I cried all the time.

To the pregnant mama: Your self-care is essential for your baby’s well-being

My plea for new moms is to value your own care just as much as that of your new child.

Angela on realizing her anxiety and sadness weren’t normal

I was sad, anxious, stressed and falling apart.

Brianne on being terrified to be home alone with her baby

I was definitely not feeling too great myself, and I was supposed to keep an eye on this little thing 24/7? Everything felt so overwhelming.

Bonnie on postpartum depression and sleep-training

I believed that if I just did this one thing, like the sleep coach or the sleep expert in the books said, and if I could just get him on this schedule, then it would fix everything.

Brittany on postpartum anxiety and passive suicidal thoughts

"I felt like my child was someone else’s and I was just babysitting. I told my husband, family and friends right away."

Tiiu on feeling guilty for the scary thoughts she had about her baby

"I felt so relieved that I’m not alone and there are so many other people who feel the same way."

Brea on having an “only child” after having postpartum anxiety

"We know one perfect boy is just right for us."

Liz on having postpartum depression a second time

"You are not alone and there is help out there."

Vera On Having Postpartum Depression Far From Her Home Country

"I have to learn how to take care of myself and just carry on."

Is it baby blues or postpartum depression? How to tell the difference

It's during this postpartum period that women may be at greater risk of experiencing a mental health condition than at any other time in their lives.

Kristyn on postpartum anxiety after infertility and IVF

"Seek help if you feel you need it, and be the hero your children need."

Kari on feeling trapped and like her baby was a stranger

"My flaws are unending, but so is my love, and at the end of the day, my son just wants me."

Stephanie on postpartum OCD and intrusive “What if?” thoughts

"By being honest with myself about what was going on, I was able to find the support and comfort I needed all along."

Deidre on depression and having her feelings ignored

"I try everyday to build up the women I meet and support them regardless of their story."

Sara On Postpartum Depression Stigma and Treatment as a Hispanic Mother

"I went through hell and came back stronger than ever."

A mother seeking help for her mental health loses custody of her children, instead—and it’s so wrong

Perfectly normal feelings resulted in a perfectly NOT normal response. We need to do better.

Kathryn On Postpartum Depression, Anxiety, and Domestic Abuse

"I just sat there staring at this man thinking, what was wrong with me."