Mental health is a leading cause of pregnancy-related deaths in Texas according to annual state reporting. That data is meant ...

The family of a Virginia police officer who took her own life is opening up about her struggles with postpartum depression to educate and change minds. Shelane Gaydos was a tough cop despite her ...

Postpartum depression (PPD) is a type of major depressive disorder (MDD) that some people experience after having a baby. It’s a formal mental health condition that affects the way you feel, behave, ...

Many parents feel elation and joy when bringing a new baby home from the hospital. The car seat has been installed, the new outfits and extra diapers purchased, the nursery has been decorated. While ...

A certain amount of sadness and overwhelm is completely natural after giving birth. Here’s how to recognize if what you’re feeling is actually postpartum depression, and the things that can make it ...

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 ...

Having a baby is often described as one of life’s happiest moments, but for many new moms, it can also bring feelings of worry and self-doubt – especially for first-time mothers. It’s completely ...