The days after childbirth are often described as joyful. But for many new mothers, this phase can feel confusing, overwhelming, and emotionally draining. Mood swings, sudden crying spells, anxiety, ...
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - September is National Suicide Prevention Month. According to the National Institutes of Health, postpartum depression affects about 1 in 7 women after giving birth, and half ...
Moments after Jenna Carberg gave birth to her daughter, doctors put the baby on her chest. “I felt a disconnect right away,” she recalled. At home, the Orlando, Florida, mom was exhausted and anxious ...
Most expectant parents are warned about the “baby blues,” which describes a relatively mild bout of depression that occurs in around 80 percent of new mothers. Some of the typical symptoms include ...
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 ...
Kelly MacNiven isn’t afraid to talk about her postpartum experience. As a volunteer for Postpartum Progress, an extensive online resource for women experiencing problems after birth, she distributes ...
Postpartum depression affects nearly one in four women in India, yet it is often mistaken for the baby blues. A psychiatrist ...
Moments after Jenna Carberg gave birth to her daughter, doctors put the baby on her chest."I felt a disconnect right away," she recalled.Related video above: Why 'me time' matters for moms’ mental ...