Postpartum Depression

Postpartum depression is not just the "baby blues." Many women feel overwhelmed, teary, or moody in the days and weeks after having a baby, but postpartum depression is a more serious condition that can last for months. If you feel hopeless or filled with anxiety, treatment can help.

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I Had a Stillbirth at 36 Weeks Pregnant

I Had a Stillbirth at 36 Weeks Pregnant
Jackie Arnold lost her daughter Leah in 2009. Now, she helps other parents cope with the aftermath of miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant death.
How an Epidural May Lower a Mom’s Risk of Postpartum Depression

How an Epidural May Lower a Mom’s Risk of Postpartum Depression
Labor pain could have lasting psychological effects, a new small study suggests.
Mom Gets Candid About Postpartum Depression: 'I Work Twice as Hard to Hide This Reality'

Mom Gets Candid About Postpartum Depression: 'I Work Twice as Hard to Hide This Reality'
Mom Shares the Two Sides of Postpartum Depression
The Type of Postpartum Depression No One Talks About

The Type of Postpartum Depression No One Talks About
It's not just new moms that can be affected. A new study has shed light on how many dads struggle with the disorder.
11 Celebrities Who Battled Postpartum Depression

11 Celebrities Who Battled Postpartum Depression
These celebrity moms shared their postpartum depression with the world, despite a cultural stigma against discussing motherhood in less-than-glowing terms.
19 Women Reveal, In One Sentence, What Living With Postpartum Depression Is Like

19 Women Reveal, In One Sentence, What Living With Postpartum Depression Is Like
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Gwyneth Paltrow Says She 'Broke Out' of Postpartum Depression by Using Alternative Therapies

Gwyneth Paltrow Says She 'Broke Out' of Postpartum Depression by Using Alternative Therapies
The actress was open about her mental health struggles after welcoming her second child.
Mom Who Shared Controversial Postpartum Post Speaks Out

Mom Who Shared Controversial Postpartum Post Speaks Out
Cardi B Gets Real About Postpartum Life on Instagram: ‘The Emotional Struggle’

Cardi B Gets Real About Postpartum Life on Instagram: ‘The Emotional Struggle’
Kelsey Wells Posts Before-and-After Photo to Show How Exercise Healed Her Postpartum Depression

Kelsey Wells Posts Before-and-After Photo to Show How Exercise Healed Her Postpartum Depression
This New Mom Posed in Her Underwear to Show the Reality of Her Post-Birth Body

This New Mom Posed in Her Underwear to Show the Reality of Her Post-Birth Body
This Woman Was Suicidal After Her Daughter's Birth—Now She's Sharing a Lifesaving Message for New Moms

Suicidal After Her Daughter’s Birth, This Mom Spent 10 Days in a Psych Ward: ‘I Had to Stop Trying to Be Superwoman’

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5 Things People Get Wrong About Depression

Depression is the most common mental illness and affects nearly one in six people at some point in their lives. Watch this video to learn about the common myths surrounding the difficult disorder.

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Alanis Morissette is Breastfeeding on Our May Cover—and It's a Tribute to Moms Everywhere

Alanis Morissette is Breastfeeding on Our May Cover—and It's a Tribute to Moms Everywhere
The FDA Just Approved the First Drug for Postpartum Depression—but Can Anyone Afford It?

The FDA Just Approved the First Drug for Postpartum Depression—but Can Anyone Afford It?
Massy Arias Says Postpartum Depression Led Her to Lose All Connection With Her Body

Massy Arias Says Postpartum Depression Led Her to Lose All Connection With Her Body
7 Things That Increase Your Risk of Postpartum Depression

7 Things That Increase Your Risk of Postpartum Depression
Mom Makes a Passionate Case for Better Postpartum Care in Viral Post

Mom Makes a Passionate Case for Better Postpartum Care in Viral Post
Pregnant Woman Aren't Supposed to Take Antidepressants—Here's Why I Did Anyway

Pregnant Woman Aren't Supposed to Take Antidepressants—Here's Why I Did Anyway
Alanis Morissette Reveals Battle with Crippling Postpartum Depression That Took Hold Seconds After Daughter's Birth

Alanis Morissette Reveals Battle with Crippling Postpartum Depression That Took Hold Seconds After Daughter's Birth
Sarah Michelle Gellar Reveals Postpartum Depression Struggle in Health Care Plea

Sarah Michelle Gellar Reveals Postpartum Depression Struggle in Health Care Plea
This Mom Embraced Her C-Section Scar and Stretch Marks in an Inspiring Instagram Post

This Mom Embraced Her C-Section Scar and Stretch Marks in an Inspiring Instagram Post
Adele on Postpartum Depression: 'I Felt Like I’d Made the Worst Decision'

Adele on Postpartum Depression: 'I Felt Like I’d Made the Worst Decision'
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