A new mom shares how the recently approved two-week postpartum depression drug was a game-changer to combat a notably common condition during a tender phase of life.

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She survived two postpartum hemorrhages, and the baby is healthy. By every measure the hospital tracks, the crisis is over. But four months later, she flinches at the sound of a blood-pressure cuff ...

Postpartum experiences are as unique as the pregnancies that come before them. Because of this, it can be difficult to recognize what's normal and what could be a complication -- even if you've given ...

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About one in every eight women experiences symptoms of postpartum depression, also known as perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs), per CDC data — and with a national shortage of mental health ...

Feeling overwhelmed and anxious after having a new baby can overshadow the joy. Many moms may feel alone with these feelings, but the truth is that 1 in 5 moms suffer maternal mental illness such as ...

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 ...

Hormonal shifts, disrupted sleep and mental health concerns, like anxiety and depression, can affect not only the birthing parent, but their partner and family as well. In fact, Postpartum Support ...

I knew postpartum hair loss happened, but I didn’t realize just how tough it would be after I gave birth to my daughter. As a cancer survivor, I’d experienced hair loss before and knew the usual ...

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