Mental health has a long history of stigma, which has sadly kept many people from feeling safe enough to seek help. According to recent studies, postpartum depression affects approximately one in ...

After nearly a year, Gopie finally began to feel better. She was determined to make up for lost time. She took her daughter ...

Multiple treatments are available for treating postpartum depression, including medications, talk therapy, or lifestyle modifications. These can make the transition to this new chapter in your life ...

Sara Moniuszko is a health and lifestyle reporter at CBSNews.com. Previously, she wrote for USA Today, where she was selected to help launch the newspaper's wellness vertical. She now covers breaking ...

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 ...

Wendy Wisner is a journalist and international board certified lactation consultant (IBCLC). She has written about all things pregnancy, maternal/child health, parenting, and general health and ...

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 ...

Postpartum depression can last months or years, but most people recover within six months. First-time mothers, young mothers, and mothers of twins have a higher risk of postpartum depression.