Postpartum experiences are as unique as the pregnancies that come before them. Because of this, it can be difficult to recognize what's normal and what could be a complication -- even if you've given ...

Here are six signs that might indicate postpartum depression (PPD). PPD isn't just "baby blues" or the fatigue that comes with sleepless nights; it's a genuine mental health concern that deserves ...

Dr. Kisha Davis, Montgomery County's chief health officer, wants new mothers to know they're not alone and don't have to suffer in silence. She recognizes it can be difficult to talk about postpartum ...

When Sarah posted in a parenting forum that she wanted a second baby but could not stop replaying the months after her first, when she barely ate, could not sleep even when the baby slept, and felt ...

When Ayana Lage got pregnant, she prepared for the worst. She’d struggled with mental health and knew depression could be ...

BLOOM (TAMPA) – The joy of welcoming a new baby is often accompanied by another reality many families aren’t prepared for: postpartum mood disorders (PPMD). On a recent episode of Bloom, Yamel Belen, ...

Plenty of moms are told they will “fall in love at first sight” with their baby, then quietly panic when that lightning bolt never hits. Feeling oddly numb, irritated, or even repelled instead of ...

Postpartum depression can feel isolating, but it’s incredibly common. Here, three moms share what it really looked like for them.

Although having a baby can be an exciting and life-changing milestone, for some new parents, the experience can bring on intense sadness, anxiety, loneliness, and other emotions. These may be symptoms ...

Like many first-time mothers, Lisette Lopez-Rose thought childbirth would usher in a time of joy. Instead, she had panic attacks as she imagined that something bad was going to happen to her baby, and ...

LOWCOUNTRY, S.C. (WCIV) — A new study has shed some light on postpartum depression and how it affects the brains of women. Medical Professional, Dr. David Geier joined "Good Morning Charleston" ...

What Is the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS)? The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) is an easy-to-take, self-administered questionnaire that you can use to screen yourself, or a ...