Postpartum Depression

Meet mental health pioneer Katherine Stone

Maria Mora — Tue, 07 May 2013 10:00:00 -0700

Blogger Katherine Stone devotes her time and talents to raising awareness of postpartum depression. We talk to Katherine about her battle with PPD and how she fights for the mental health of other moms.

Mental Health Month: What is postpartum anxiety?

Maria Mora — Thu, 02 May 2013 09:00:00 -0700

Most moms are aware of the risks and warning signs of postpartum depression, but what about its lesser-known, related disorder, postpartum anxiety? Find out what to look out for and how you can get help and support.

The sad truth about prenatal depression

Ami Burns — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 09:00:00 -0800

You've probably heard about postpartum depression, but did you know women can suffer from depression during pregnancy? Whether you have certain risk factors for depression or if prenatal depression is the furthest thing from your mind, it could happen to you — and it's nothing to be ashamed about.

Birth disappointment: When things don’t go as planned

Monica Beyer — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 10:00:00 -0800

The main goal of a pregnancy and birth experience is a healthy baby, right? Of course, but you cannot discount a mom's feelings when she suffers from disappointment, bonding issues and depression when a childbirth experience doesn’t go as planned, or complications arise. We talk to experts as well as moms who have experienced birth disappointment.

Gwyneth Paltrow: I felt like a zombie after son's birth

Caroline Goddard — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 18:11:00 -0700

Gwyneth Paltrow revealed that she suffered from post-partum depression after the birth of her son Moses. Read on to see how she figured it out -- and why moms need to go easy on each other.

Postpartum work-home choice affects happiness

Laura Owens — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 11:00:00 -0700

A 2012 Brigham Young University study found that 71% of mothers weren't doing what they wanted to do regarding working full or part-time or staying at home, and among those moms, postpartum depression rates were higher.

Mom story: I was a teen mom

Julie Weingarden Dubin — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 08:00:00 -0700

Cristy May Dickinson, 35, of Milton, Ontario, remembers overhearing two women talking trash about a pregnant teen: that the girl was irresponsible, unmotivated and sure to ruin her life. They could have been talking about her years ago, and she wanted to tell them not to judge because having a child young actually gave her life direction.

Symptoms of postpartum depression

Ami Burns — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 12:00:00 -0700

Many new moms get the baby blues, but some get postpartum depression or other postpartum mood disorders. Know the symptoms of postpartum depression so you can get the help you need to get well.

Real moms share: How I beat the baby blues

Molly Cerreta Smith — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 07:31:00 -0700

Becoming a mom is a life-altering experience. But along with the joy of welcoming a baby often comes an unexpected side effect -- baby blues. The first few days or weeks after giving birth may feel like an emotional roller coaster as your body deals with both hormonal and physical changes. The good news: These feelings are completely normal, and you're definitely not alone. Find out how other moms beat the baby blues.

Leslie Mann talks postpartum depression and parenting teens

Kim Grundy — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 08:00:00 -0700

Leslie Mann has starred in hit movies such as Knocked Up and 40 Year Old Virgin and voices a character in the new movie Rio, but one of the roles she cherishes the most is that of being a mom. The actress and wife of director Judd Apatow opens up about her struggle with postpartum depression and how she finds the balance between work and family.

How to prepare for postpartum depression

Elizabeth Weiss McGolerick — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 13:26:00 -0800

Many moms experience the “baby blues” shortly after giving birth. But when mood swings don’t subside and the blues hang on, it’s time to face another diagnosis. Here’s how to prepare for the possibility of postpartum depression.