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 ...

The weeks and months following childbirth bring profound physical, emotional, and psychological changes that can overwhelm even the most prepared new parents. While some degree of mood fluctuation, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

The days after childbirth are often described as joyful. But for many new mothers, this phase can feel confusing, ...

The husband spoke during Suicide Prevention Month. — -- Raul Martinez and his wife Kelly welcomed their daughter into the world on Nov. 24, 2009. Three months later, Raul received a call from his ...

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" ...

After a stay in hospital, she and her husband Andrew Dunn set up Brighter Skies to turn "the worst time of our lives into something positive", she explained. A NHS England spokesperson said its ...

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has launched a new initiative aimed at improving postpartum care ...