Category Archives: Postpartum Depression

Postpartum Depression in Women of Color

Although postpartum depression does not discriminate and can hit any new mother, recent attention has been drawn to the lack of adequate care and support for women of color who struggle with PPD. Because of socio-economic conditions, bias in health … Continue reading

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Strengthening Your Marriage During the Pandemic

Proximity does not automatically equal connection. During the pandemic, you and your spouse may be spending many more hours together in the same location, but that doesn’t mean you’re connecting better – in fact, you may be having a harder … Continue reading

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Are You at Risk for Postpartum Depression?

While having a baby can be a joyful and exciting event, sometimes a mother can be hit with the “baby blues”: feelings of anxiety, weepiness, anger, and mood swings. These emotions can last for a few days or weeks and … Continue reading

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When You Can’t Bond with Your Newborn and Other Postpartum Depression Symptoms

When a woman has a baby, she generally expects that as soon as the baby is put in her arms, she will fall instantly in love. For many women, this bonding does happen immediately or even before delivery. But as … Continue reading

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Postpartum Celebrities – Serena Williams

Postpartum depression is a serious issue and in recent years it has become an important and much more open topic.  New mothers may feel embarrassed that they are not overjoyed with the arrival of their new child and they hide … Continue reading

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What are the Signs of PostPartum Depression?

Mood swings and feeling blue are not uncommon in new mothers during the first six weeks after a baby is born, but for some mothers these depressed feelings don’t go away. These ongoing feeling can be a sign of a … Continue reading

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