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My daughter was born a week after I graduated college. Late-night drive-thru McChickens soothed my postpartum depression.
Solo trips to McDonald's on the commute to grad school helped lift her undiagnosed postpartum depre…
Chaunie Brusie
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My baby needed 6 blood transfusions while in the womb. The postpartum depression didn't hit me until I knew he was OK months later.
Rh incompatibility in pregnancy led to Courtney Yeager's postpartum depression: Her son needed 6 bl…
Kelly Burch
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My newborn twin boys reminded me of my past trauma and made me more prone to postpartum depression and PTSD
Sexual-assault survivors have been found more likely to develop PTSD and postpartum depression. Wit…
Jessica Cornwell
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I got very superstitious after giving birth to my daughter, which could be postpartum OCD. Here's how I'm working through it.
My intrusive thoughts about my daughter's sleep regression might be postpartum OCD. I'm trying to s…
Jen Glantz
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5 things a postpartum therapist taught me to cope with my depression weeks after giving birth
A new mom who experienced postpartum depression shares how a therapist helped her adjust by learnin…
Jen Glantz
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Postpartum depression in mothers can have serious consequences on the child’s health and development
Postpartum depression has become more common among Indian mothers with the incidence rate rising sh…
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A mom died by suicide days after having twins. I saw myself and my postpartum depression in her story.
The author shares how she struggled with postpartum depression when she had her first baby, and how…
Conz Preti
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Brooke Shields says she's glad Tom Cruise publicly criticized her antidepressant use — he accidentally brought awareness to under-discussed mental health struggles
Brooke Shields said Tom Cruise's criticism of her antidepressant use created conversations around p…
Julia Pugachevsky
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You might have D-MER if you experience sudden depression whenever you pump breast milk
Feeling down right after pumping breast milk or breastfeeding? You might have dysphoric milk-ejecti…
Ashley Abramson
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I had more postpartum depression with one baby than with twins. Society gave me more support as a mom of multiples.
The author shares how those around her gave her more grace when she had twins than when she had one…
Karina Jutzi
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6 common reasons parents regret having kids, even if they really wanted them
Parents might regret having kids due to a loss of independence or high childcare costs. Here's how …
Julia Pugachevsky
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I lived in fear of gaining weight. Then I got pregnant and suffered from perinatal depression because of my body changes.
After the author ate unhealthily to maintain weight loss, getting pregnant and gaining weight trigg…
Nina Weierman
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When my daughter was born I struggled with paternal depression. I didn't know men could be affected too.
The author shares how a month after his first child's birth, he became incredibly depressed. He str…
William Nott
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Postpartum depression can last months or years — here's why early treatment is important
Postpartum depression can affect both parents and can last months or years depending on when you se…
Rachel MacPherson,Julia Simon
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I struggle with depression. My husband has been my biggest supporter.
The author says that despite not having any medical background, her husband has been key in helping…
Laura Onstot
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When my husband and I decided to become parents, I went sober. I feel like a better mom without alcohol.
When my partner and I decided to become parents, I decided to go completely sober and stop drinking…
Jen Glantz
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Having a safe phrase saved my life. I recommend that every couple have one.
What started off as a joke between the author and her husband quickly turned into a lifesaver when …
Sarah Chaves
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Weight loss drugs' messy rise: How Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro really affect patients and what comes next
Patients and doctors share their perspectives on the biggest ever revolution in obesity medicine.
Hilary Brueck,Gabby Landsverk,Mia de Graaf,Shelby Livingston,Rachel Hosie,Kate Hull
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Adele says she still yearns for the person she was before having a child
In a new interview, Adele recalled her struggles as a new mom, such as not having time to do what m…
Heather Marcoux
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A pill for postpartum depression proved a success in trials, putting more than 50% of new moms into remission
Zuranolone is a pill version of the IV Zulresso, the only FDA-approved treatment for postpartum dep…