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fromwww.scientificamerican.com

3 weeks ago

Parenting

Can Breastfeeding Reduce the Risk for Postpartum Depression?

Public health

Readers respond to the December 2025 issue

Mental health

If PPD Is Making You Feel Disconnected From Your Baby, You're Not Alone

Mental health

After my son was born, I had a hard time leaving our house. Trying new experiences got me out and helped me make friends.

Film

fromwww.mercurynews.com

5 months ago

Review: Jennifer Lawrence delivers fiery performance in cataclysmic Die My Love'

A new mother descends into postpartum depression, experiencing surreal, risky behavior amid isolation, desire, and pressure to conform to maternal norms.

A New Mom "Screamed Into The Void" On Threads, And Thousands Of Moms Answered

New mothers often face exhaustion, isolation, identity loss, financial and relationship strain, and suicidal thoughts; online peer support can provide crucial empathy and practical help.

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

3 weeks ago

Can Breastfeeding Reduce the Risk for Postpartum Depression?

Postpartum depression and breastfeeding have a complex relationship, with unmet breastfeeding expectations increasing the risk of maternal depression.

Public health

Readers respond to the December 2025 issue

A reader shares her postpartum depression survival story, crediting specialized perinatal psychiatry care and peer support groups with saving her life, while expressing gratitude for ongoing research into better treatments.

Mental health

If PPD Is Making You Feel Disconnected From Your Baby, You're Not Alone

Mental health

After my son was born, I had a hard time leaving our house. Trying new experiences got me out and helped me make friends.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

5 months ago

Film

Review: Jennifer Lawrence delivers fiery performance in cataclysmic Die My Love'

more#postpartum-depression

Mental health

A New Mom "Screamed Into The Void" On Threads, And Thousands Of Moms Answered

fromSlate Magazine

I Had a Strange, Unsettling Experience Breastfeeding Each of My Four Children. I Finally Figured Out Why.

Breastfeeding triggered intense emotional distress including dread, sadness, and panic for the author across four children, despite lacking physical pain, leading her to switch to formula after brief periods.

#postpartum-anxiety

Parenting

I was terrified about having twins. Years later, I have to admit that it was easier than having my firstborn.

Film

Jennifer Lawrence says she struggled with postpartum anxiety: 'I just thought every time he was sleeping he was dead'

Parenting

Is It Postpartum Anxiety or Normal New Mom Worry?

Parenting

I was terrified about having twins. Years later, I have to admit that it was easier than having my firstborn.

Film

Jennifer Lawrence says she struggled with postpartum anxiety: 'I just thought every time he was sleeping he was dead'

Parenting

Is It Postpartum Anxiety or Normal New Mom Worry?

more#postpartum-anxiety

I struggled with being a mom, and all I wanted was to dance with my friends. I created a business around dance parties for moms.

Elizabeth Wellington created Moms Feelin' Themselves, dance parties for mothers seeking physical, embodied joy and community connection beyond traditional talk therapy and support groups.

#motherhood

Parenting

17 Women Who Believed Motherhood Was Their Destiny Are Revealing The Truth About Having Kids

Film

I confessed a deplorable secret about motherhood to a friend and it changed my life | Polly Hudson

Mental health

"I Cut My Husband Out Of My Will" & 24 Other Mom Confessions

Parenting

17 Women Who Believed Motherhood Was Their Destiny Are Revealing The Truth About Having Kids

Film

I confessed a deplorable secret about motherhood to a friend and it changed my life | Polly Hudson

Mental health

"I Cut My Husband Out Of My Will" & 24 Other Mom Confessions

more#motherhood

Seven out of 10 UK mothers feel overloaded, research reveals

Most UK mothers feel overloaded, with nearly half experiencing mental health issues and many facing career disadvantages and heavy caregiving responsibilities.

How bad is maternal health in Europe, and how can we fix it?

High levels of maternal mental ill health, widespread work-life balance strain and career penalties affect mothers across the UK and mainland Europe.

#postpartum

Mental health

No, PPD Isn't Just "Baby Blues" - Here's How To Tell The Difference

Parenting

Singer Anne-Marie says motherhood didn't come naturally at first. With her second baby, she did things differently.

Mental health

I tried to stay in control after giving birth. It almost broke me.

Mental health

New Beacon App Lets Postpartum Moms See Who's Awake Across The Country

fromBustle

Mental health

Halle Bailey Got Candid About Her Postpartum Experience

Women

You Don't Have to "Bounce Back" After Giving Birth

Mental health

No, PPD Isn't Just "Baby Blues" - Here's How To Tell The Difference

Parenting

Singer Anne-Marie says motherhood didn't come naturally at first. With her second baby, she did things differently.

Mental health

I tried to stay in control after giving birth. It almost broke me.

Mental health

New Beacon App Lets Postpartum Moms See Who's Awake Across The Country

fromBustle

Mental health

Halle Bailey Got Candid About Her Postpartum Experience

Women

You Don't Have to "Bounce Back" After Giving Birth

more#postpartum

Mindfulness

fromDaily Mom magazine

7 Ways Breathwork Coaches Help Moms: Breath + Breathing

Breathwork coaching helps moms regulate the nervous system, lower stress hormones, and cultivate sustainable calm amid parenting chaos.

Supporting Someone With Hyperemesis Gravidarum

Hyperemesis gravidarum's severe emotional toll is widely neglected, leaving affected women feeling dehumanized, unsupported, and without adequate psychological care.

#parenting

Parenting

"I Wish My Husband Took More Pictures Of Me" & 23 Other Mom Confessions

Parenting

I Love My Kids, But Sometimes I Can't Stand Being A Mother

Parenting

The Hidden Harm in the Words "Just Wait"

Parenting

"I Wish My Husband Took More Pictures Of Me" & 23 Other Mom Confessions

Parenting

I Love My Kids, But Sometimes I Can't Stand Being A Mother

Parenting

The Hidden Harm in the Words "Just Wait"

Reese Witherspoon Opens Up About Her 'Really Bad' Postpartum Depression

Reese Witherspoon experienced severe postpartum depression and anxiety after childbirth and again after stopping nursing, and accessed privileged mental-health care others may lack.

People Are Confessing Their Worst Parenting Mistakes And TBH Every Parent Should Read Them

Extended breastfeeding to 18 months caused exhaustion; weaning led to rapid improvements in infant sleep, maternal weight loss, and mood.

Mindfulness

5 months ago

Rituals for a Shattered Mind

Self-compassion, gentle rituals, and mindful emotional care support postpartum recovery and reduce maternal shame.

A New Study Reveals That Moms Are Dealing With 1 Worrying Health Issue

Mothers' mental health has declined significantly from 2016 to 2023, with fewer reporting excellent mental health and more reporting fair/poor.

fromwww.bbc.com

'It gave me my voice back': How group singing is helping new mums with postnatal depression

Specially designed group singing classes effectively treat postnatal depression and may be cost-effective for the NHS.

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

The Mental Health of Mothers Is Declining

Maternal mental health worsened markedly from 2016 to 2023, with economic pressures and disproportionate caregiving burden contributing to increased stress and anxiety.

The Confusion Over Antidepressants During Pregnancy Is Harming People

The Food and Drug Administration and the Department of Health and Human Services are playing with women's health. Over the summer, the Food and Drug Administration convened a panel on whether certain antidepressants were safe to use in pregnancy. The Department of Health and Human Services officials recently announced their belief that Tylenol (acetaminophen) taken during pregnancy could cause autism. This posturing on antidepressants and the Tylenol pronouncement is causing fear and confusion in pregnant people who may need these medications.

Mental health

From Burnout to Balance: One Mother's Mental Health Journey

Maternal burnout is common, driven by identity shifts; daily small self-care and honest vulnerability reduce isolation, improve maternal mental health, and support secure children.

Why Baby Sleep Books Can Harm Maternal Mental Health

Rigid baby sleep plans ignore maternal mental health and infants' special feeding needs, worsening maternal sleep loss and postpartum mood disorders; connection-based routines aid recovery.

#ssris

Medicine

Women With Perinatal Depression Could Soon Face a Big Hurdle

Mental health

The Facts About Antidepressants in Pregnancy

fromwww.npr.org

Public health

An FDA panel spread misinformation about SSRI use in pregnancy, alarming doctors

Medicine

Women With Perinatal Depression Could Soon Face a Big Hurdle

Mental health

The Facts About Antidepressants in Pregnancy

fromwww.npr.org

Public health

An FDA panel spread misinformation about SSRI use in pregnancy, alarming doctors

more#ssris

Wellness

fromDaily Mom magazine

Postnatal Home Care: 8 Midwifery Postpartum Care & Services

Midwifery provides holistic prenatal, labor, and postpartum care, offering personalized home visits, mental health support, and promoting natural recovery for mother and baby.

Public health

fromFast Company

Maternal mental health needs more peer-reviewed research-not RFK's journal ban

Maternal mental health has significantly declined between 2016 and 2023, highlighting a critical national issue.

NYC parents

fromFast Company