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There are many things that I use daily to help treat my postpartum depression (PPD) but the most consistent thing that I turn to is my faith. I was baptized...

Embarking on the journey of motherhood is painted as this beautiful, joy-filled experience, and for many, it undoubtedly is. Yet, the unspoken truth lingers beneath the surface. Why is it...

As someone who has experienced postpartum depression (PPD) after living with regular daily depression, I've learned that there are parts of my mood I have control over actively shifting, and...

So, you've got the diagnosis of postpartum depression. Now what? Many physicians will likely start with a prescription for medication in order to help you cope with your symptoms. There...

I have 2 beautiful toddler boys. They are hilarious, loving, smart, rambunctious, and wild! Sometimes moody and have huge emotions. They are also healthy and are developing into great little...

Scrolling through my Instagram feed during pregnancy, I found myself captivated by the seemingly effortless transformations of other expecting mothers. Their "snap-back" posts showcased sleek figures, flat tummies, and radiant...

I have lived with depression on and off since my teenage years. Sometimes it was better controlled, other times it was extremely challenging. I'd been on and off medications –...

I resented him. As a person, as my partner, and his profession. He has the option (and privilege) to get up every day and go to work. As a pediatric...

After pregnancy, some people feel persistent moderate to deep sadness (depression) and other painful feelings. All are considered part of postpartum depression. And they are not reserved for those who...

You've had a brand new baby, or maybe you have a newly toddling toddler. Congratulations! Yet, maybe you aren't so excited about it. Life is different now, whether it's your...

Recently I heard the song "Numb Little Bug" by Em Beihold on the radio. I have heard that song many times before, but it made me wonder if it was...

It was unexpected but thrilling when my son was born a month early. However, despite his early arrival, there was one issue – he had trouble latching on to my...

Our daughter was an IVF baby. Before I got pregnant with her, we tried for a year on our own, then we went through nearly a year of fertility treatments...

At the age of 16, I was diagnosed with mild to moderate depression. I remember the fear I had to speak up about how I'd been feeling. On this day...

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The neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) is a hospital unit dedicated to babies who are born very early, known as "premature," or babies who need extra care. This care may...

Postpartum depression (PPD) can affect any parent after a baby is born. It is hard to know who might experience postpartum depression. But certain factors can increase or decrease the...

As a new mom, I was faced with a decision that I had not anticipated before the arrival of my baby: what to do with my placenta. I was asked...

After a year of trying to conceive a second child, we returned to IVF. Due to COVID delays (IVF was not an essential procedure, and therefore was not immediately available...

From an outsider's perspective, it might seem easy enough to get a diagnosis of postpartum depression (PPD). Unfortunately, seeking out a diagnosis for any ailment, physical or mental, can often...