Postpartum mental health is often overlooked. Learn about signs of depression and anxiety and where to find help.

The transformation into parenthood brings both positive and negative emotions. Whether it is your first child or you are a parent to multiples, this is a huge adjustment and transition of identity and ...

Postpartum depression can last months, even with treatment, depending on the individual. However, it may last for years ...

Postpartum depression can start within a year after delivery and last over 2 weeks. Symptoms may include hopelessness, guilt, sleep or appetite changes, and trouble connecting with your baby. Hormone ...

I lied to the first person who asked me if I had postpartum depression. Four days after giving birth, I was sitting on a chair in the pediatrician’s office, holding my crying newborn, who was there ...

This post was co-authored by Sarah MacLaughlin, LSW, and Rahil Briggs, Psy.D. Many caregivers who gave birth amid the pandemic are opening up about the stress of COVID-19 coupled with the usual ups ...

A certain amount of sadness and overwhelm is completely natural after giving birth. Here’s how to recognize if what you’re feeling is actually postpartum depression, and the things that can make it ...

If you’re being treated for postpartum depression, these 11 foods can support your brain and gut health, promoting a better ...

(Reuters Health) - Phone support can help ease postpartum depression, a small study suggests, offering an option for mothers who are unable or unwilling to seek therapy in person. In the study, women ...

As Men’s Mental Health Month comes to an end, it's important to recognize a hidden mental illness among many fathers. One in 10 men suffer from postpartum depression during pregnancy and the year ...

The study found that for fathers, the biggest mental health struggle doesn't happen immediately. Instead, it hits like a ...