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
Struggles in Bonding With Your BabyAs a doula, I've spoken with many new parents about struggles in bonding with their new baby. Whether it takes minutes, hours...reactions
How Could I Have PPD When My Life Was So Great?When I was much younger, even before I thought I wanted kids, I remember my mom telling me a story about her...reactions
Want to Write for Us?Would you like to share your experience with postpartum depression and help others? We're looking to add new voices to our Patient...reactions
Postpartum Depression in Transgender or Gender Nonbinary (TGNB) ParentsThe terms "transgender" and "nonbinary" refer to people whose perception of their own gender differs from the sex they were assigned at...reactions
Breastfeeding and Postpartum DepressionThe relationship between breastfeeding and postpartum depression (PPD) is complicated. Years of research on breastfeeding and maternal mental health have mixed and...reactions
Postpartum AnxietyDeveloping anxiety after having a baby is not uncommon. According to a 2018 study, 1 in 5 women are highly anxious during...reactions
Depression and InfertilityI recently shared how I managed my depression while trying to conceive. About 10 months into that journey, I decided to seek...reactions
Loneliness, Isolation, and Postpartum DepressionThe arrival of a new baby is often described as a time of joy and celebration. But for many new mothers, this...reactions
Mother-to-Infant Bonding and Postpartum DepressionSome mothers will feel an instant, deep bond with their baby. But this may not happen immediately for all parents. Not having...reactions
Trying to Conceive While Managing DepressionI was diagnosed with depression in 2013, 4 years later than I should've been, and a year before I met my now...reactions
The Impact of Postpartum Depression on a Couple's RelationshipHaving a baby is a big event for couples, and it brings lots of happiness. But sometimes, it can also bring some...reactions
Clinical Trial GlossaryClinical trials or studies have a language of their own. It helps to understand the common terms doctors use when talking about...reactions
Clinical Trial ParticipationClinical trials are medical studies that pose a question: Does a new treatment work better than older treatments? Each year, thousands of...reactions
Understanding Clinical TrialsA clinical trial is a type of research. Research is the process scientists use to explain how our bodies work or why...reactions
Why Is It So Hard to Find a Therapist?For some people living with postpartum depression, deciding to reach out to a therapist can be a difficult decision. But this decision...reactions
Postpartum Depression and COVID-19Since late 2019, COVID-19 has become a household name. It has changed many aspects of daily life. Especially for those living with...reactions
