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Postpartum Depression

It’s so much more common than you might expect.
When Postpartum Depression Shows Up as Intense Anger
Postpartum Depression

When Postpartum Depression Shows Up as Intense Anger

It doesn’t always manifest as sadness or despair; here’s what you need to know to get the support you deserve.
Britney Spears Says Being ‘Watched From Every Corner’ Fueled Her Postpartum Depression
Mental Health

Britney Spears Says Being ‘Watched From Every Corner’ Fueled Her Postpartum Depression

In her memoir, “The Woman in Me,” she wrote that constant public scrutiny made her feel isolated and afraid.
‘This Undid Me’: Brooke Shields on Her ‘Frightening’ Postpartum Depression
Postpartum Depression

‘This Undid Me’: Brooke Shields on Her ‘Frightening’ Postpartum Depression

“You just keep thinking, What’s wrong with me?”
Bryce Dallas Howard: 'Battling Depression Has Been the Biggest Challenge to My Identity'
Depression

Bryce Dallas Howard: 'Battling Depression Has Been the Biggest Challenge to My Identity'

The actor said it took her a long time to accept negative emotions.
7 Things You Can Do to Show Up for the New Parent in Your Life
Pregnancy

7 Things You Can Do to Show Up for the New Parent in Your Life

When a baby is born, a parent is too. Here’s how you can support them both.
Adele Says She Experienced ‘Quite Bad’ Postpartum Depression
Postpartum Depression

Adele Says She Experienced ‘Quite Bad’ Postpartum Depression 

It isn’t the same as baby blues.
Shay Mitchell Says Prenatal Depression Makes Her 'Nervous' to Have a Second Child
Postpartum Depression

Shay Mitchell Says Prenatal Depression Makes Her 'Nervous' to Have a Second Child

“I don't want to go through pregnancy again.”
Chrissy Teigen Asks Us to ‘Normalize Formula’ After Revealing She Struggled With Breastfeeding
We Need to Talk More About Postpartum Rage
Postpartum Depression

We Need to Talk More About Postpartum Rage

I had heard of postpartum sadness, but not anger.
8 Ways We Can Actually Reduce Black Maternal Mortality
Pregnancy

8 Ways We Can Actually Reduce Black Maternal Mortality

The problem is real. What are the possible solutions?
Postpartum Care in America Is Shamefully Inadequate. Here’s What Needs to Change
Postpartum Depression

Postpartum Care in America Is Shamefully Inadequate. Here’s What Needs to Change

This is why postpartum care should be holistic.
Actually, Maternity Leave Is Not a Vacation
Pregnancy

Actually, Maternity Leave Is Not a Vacation

Opinion: Maternity leave is work.
11 Health Conditions You Should Know About If You’re Black and Pregnant
Pregnancy

11 Health Conditions You Should Know About If You’re Black and Pregnant

Sometimes knowledge really can be power.
Serena Williams Says She Sometimes Feels Like She's 'Not a Good Mom'
Postpartum Depression

Serena Williams Says She Sometimes Feels Like She's 'Not a Good Mom'

"My feelings are totally normal."
Kayla Rae Reid Says Her Postpartum Depression Made Her Feel 'Exhausted' and 'Dead Inside'
Postpartum Depression

Kayla Rae Reid Says Her Postpartum Depression Made Her Feel 'Exhausted' and 'Dead Inside'

But medication and support groups helped.