Postpartum Depression and Deciding to Not Have More ChildrenI have 2 beautiful toddler boys. They are hilarious, loving, smart, rambunctious, and wild! Sometimes moody and have huge emotions. They are...reactions
Postpartum Real Talk: Dealing With Depression and Body ImageScrolling through my Instagram feed during pregnancy, I found myself captivated by the seemingly effortless transformations of other expecting mothers. Their "snap-back"...reactions
How Can You Prepare For Postpartum Depression?I have lived with depression on and off since my teenage years. Sometimes it was better controlled, other times it was extremely...reactions
How My Marriage Survived PPDI resented him. As a person, as my partner, and his profession. He has the option (and privilege) to get up every...reactions
Postpartum Depression After MiscarriageAfter pregnancy, some people feel persistent moderate to deep sadness (depression) and other painful feelings. All are considered part of postpartum depression...reactions
Postpartum Feelings of RegretYou've had a brand new baby, or maybe you have a newly toddling toddler. Congratulations! Yet, maybe you aren't so excited about...reactions
10 Things You Should Remember When Dealing with PPDRecently I heard the song "Numb Little Bug" by Em Beihold on the radio. I have heard that song many times before...reactions
Navigating the Rollercoaster of Milk Levels and PPDIt was unexpected but thrilling when my son was born a month early. However, despite his early arrival, there was one issue...reactions
Depression While Trying to Conceive a Second ChildOur daughter was an IVF baby. Before I got pregnant with her, we tried for a year on our own, then we...reactions
The Search for a Doctor for Postpartum CareAt the age of 16, I was diagnosed with mild to moderate depression. I remember the fear I had to speak up...reactions
Giveaway CLOSED: Build Your Own Care Package!This giveaway ran in May-June 2024 an is now closed. ----- This giveaway will give 1 lucky winner the chance to create...reactions
Managing Your Own Mental Health In the NICUThe neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) is a hospital unit dedicated to babies who are born very early, known as "premature," or...reactions
Is There a Link Between Fertility Issues and Postpartum Depression?Postpartum depression (PPD) can affect any parent after a baby is born. It is hard to know who might experience postpartum depression...reactions
Mom to Mom: Why I Regret Donating My PlacentaAs a new mom, I was faced with a decision that I had not anticipated before the arrival of my baby: what...reactions
Depression While Undergoing Failed IVFAfter a year of trying to conceive a second child, we returned to IVF. Due to COVID delays (IVF was not an...reactions
Getting a Diagnosis: Hurdles in Identifying Postpartum DepressionFrom an outsider's perspective, it might seem easy enough to get a diagnosis of postpartum depression (PPD). Unfortunately, seeking out a diagnosis...reactions
Types of Couples TherapyPostpartum depression (PPD) can cause strain on a marriage or relationship. Depression, coupled with a new baby to take care of and...reactions
The 2024 Social Health Awards ProgramEditorial Note: Nominations for 2024 are now closed. We are very excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Social Health Awards...reactions
Body Image and Postpartum DepressionEditor's Note: For simplicity and ease of reading, in this community, we use the term "mothers" to refer to pregnant people and...reactions
Yes, You Can Have Postpartum Depression and Still Love Your BabyBecoming a mother is a life-changing experience. Nothing compares to the joy and excitement of holding your newborn baby for the first...reactions
