New parents are told to expect tears, mood swings, and sleep deprivation, then sent home with a newborn and a "you've got this." For many, those early emotional whiplash days really are a short‑lived ...

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 ...

Although postpartum depression is a common complication after childbirth, it can be one of the most isolating experiences a new parent faces. “Here was this precious baby I had wanted for so long, and ...

POST PARTUM DEPRESSION. IT IMPACTS ABOUT 1 IN 7 WOMEN. ACCORDING TO THE NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH. AND THAT’S WHY ALL WEEK LONG IS PART OF MATERNAL MENTAL HEALTH MONTH. WE’VE BEEN TELLING YOU ...

Virginia Beach mom shares postpartum depression journey and how a nurse practitioner at Sentara Leigh Hospital helped her find support and healing.

Across California, including Alameda and San Francisco counties,  Medi-Cal is working to address maternal concerns by ...

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 ...

The days after childbirth are often described as joyful. But for many new mothers, this phase can feel confusing, ...

WellTheory, a virtual care platform for autoimmune patients, is launching a program for postpartum women. The Postpartum Program was driven by customer demand, executives said, and is designed to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Mental health has a long history of stigma, which has sadly kept many people from feeling safe enough to seek help. According to ...