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With the help of therapy, I have been exploring the idea of reparenting my inner child. We all have an inner child who has experienced trauma in life, which can...

When I was much younger, even before I thought I wanted kids, I remember my mom telling me a story about her experience with postpartum depression (PPD). For the first...

Are there any moms out there who feel like they may be struggling with postpartum depression but aren't ready to seek therapy just yet? I understand that admitting you need...

The terms "transgender" and "nonbinary" refer to people whose perception of their own gender differs from the sex they were assigned at birth (male or female). For example, transgender men...

It was 5:00 a.m. on "test day" – 8 days after my frozen embryo transfer, and I was alone in my bathroom, holding my breath as I waited for my...

As a new mom, I was hit with a wave of emotions I never thought possible. The joy and excitement of bringing a new life into the world was overwhelming...

The relationship between breastfeeding and postpartum depression (PPD) is complicated. Years of research on breastfeeding and maternal mental health have mixed and often conflicting results. While the connection between PPD...

This is probably the hardest post I'll write. But I think it's critical to write, because there wasn't anything I could find on the topic when I initially looked, 2...

Would you like to share your experience with postpartum depression and help others? We're looking to add new voices to our Patient Leader team and would love to meet you!...

In 2018, we met our excellent doula, Vanessa, via a referral and immediately knew she would be the one. Her fantastic energy radiated, and right away, I felt so comfortable...

Developing anxiety after having a baby is not uncommon. According to a 2018 study, 1 in 5 women are highly anxious during the postpartum period, which begins after the birth...

I recently shared how I managed my depression while trying to conceive. About 10 months into that journey, I decided to seek help (and ask questions) from my OB. While...

As a new mom, I remember gazing into my newborn son's eyes and feeling such intense joy that it brought tears to my eyes. After all, this was the little...

Having a baby can be an exciting and happy time. But for some people who have given birth, it can come with negative emotions or even postpartum depression (PPD). PPD...

I was diagnosed with depression in 2013, 4 years later than I should've been, and a year before I met my now husband. I was medicated and in therapy, and...

Having a baby is a big event for couples, and it brings lots of happiness. But sometimes, it can also bring some challenges, like postpartum depression (PPD). PPD can change...

Becoming a first-time mother is one of the most exciting life events. It's a time filled with joy, happiness, and anticipation. However, when the baby arrives, it can also be...

The third trimester of pregnancy is the one where you're supposed to "relax" and prepare, right? On one hand, we were looking for a new house, preventing my ability to...

Some mothers will feel an instant, deep bond with their baby. But this may not happen immediately for all parents. Not having an instant bond is very normal. For many...

The arrival of a new baby is often described as a time of joy and celebration. But for many new mothers, this time can also bring feelings of loneliness and...