postpartum depression
Postpartum Depression Is a Thing for Men Too
I'm jealous of my newborn son and I don't have anyone to talk to about it.
Chrissy Teigen, Postpartum Depression, and Trump
The model has PPD and says she’s lucky to have medical care.
My Depression Made Me a Better Parent
I'm not hiding who I am from my kids, and I'm teaching them not to hide who they are from anyone.
The Lonely Fight Against Postpartum Depression
While celebrities like Hayden Panettiere have recently begun opening up about their struggles with the condition, a lack of education and resources means the majority of mothers with postpartum depression are left to battle the illness on their own.
The Woman Standing Up for Mothers Who Kill Their Children
When Carol Coronado murdered her three daughters in 2014, it's likely she was suffering from postpartum psychosis. But the huge lack of mental healthcare for new mothers in the US meant she was left with few advocates—and a life sentence.
When New Moms Die from Mental Health Issues, We Are 'Failing as a Society'
From panic attacks to postpartum psychosis, pregnancy can make a mess of women's mental health.
Hospital Regulations Are Forcing Women to Steal Their Own Placentas
Women are turning their placentas into little capsules and swallowing them after birth. But some hospitals are also denying women the right to take their placentas home with them.
Girl Eats Placenta
When my very pregnant friend called recently to tell me that she had arranged for her placenta to be encapsulated and invited me to come watch the whole process, it was a dream come true. I had been dropping subtle hints to her for months.
Girl Eats Placenta
When my very pregnant friend called recently to tell me that she had arranged for her placenta to be encapsulated and invited me to come watch the whole process, it was a dream come true. I had been dropping subtle hints to her for months.