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Parenting

Is There a Right Way to Potty Train?

Mental health

Moms, Keep Going

Parenting

I felt like I was neglecting my baby by going to the office every day. I quit a job I loved and felt better almost immediately.

Mental health

The Romance Novel that Helped Me Escape Postpartum Depression

Ashley Tisdale says not going through postpartum depression twice has allowed her to be a more present mom

Ashley Tisdale experienced contrasting postpartum feelings between her two births, with her first marked by postpartum depression and the second featuring a joyful transition.

Parenting

Is There a Right Way to Potty Train?

Mental health

Moms, Keep Going

I felt like I was neglecting my baby by going to the office every day. I quit a job I loved and felt better almost immediately.

Postpartum depression can be isolating and overwhelming, even for those who have been successful in their careers.

The Romance Novel that Helped Me Escape Postpartum Depression

New motherhood dramatically alters a writer's routine, challenging productivity and creativity.

Finding ways to write during fragmented time is crucial for balancing motherhood and career.

Ashley Tisdale says not going through postpartum depression twice has allowed her to be a more present mom

Ashley Tisdale experienced contrasting postpartum feelings between her two births, with her first marked by postpartum depression and the second featuring a joyful transition.

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3 weeks ago

Can Gut Microbes Improve Postpartum Depression?

A recent French study found that a specific species of bacteria can improve maternal behavior in stressed rat mothers. The researchers stressed the rats by putting them in the rat equivalent of a crowded subway car. The stressed rat moms neglected their newborns. But when the scientists put Lactobacillus reuteri into their water, normal maternal behavior was restored.

Mental health

#maternal-mental-health

How Silence and Shame Impact Maternal Mental Health

Maternal mental health is interwoven with unspoken stories and emotional wounds carried from girlhood.

How One Mother's Breakdown Became Her Breakthrough

Postpartum depression affects 1 in 7 women and is a leading cause of maternal mortality.

Restrictive dieting increases vulnerability to maternal mental health crises.

Accountability groups help women maintain health changes better than going it alone.

How Silence and Shame Impact Maternal Mental Health

Maternal mental health is interwoven with unspoken stories and emotional wounds carried from girlhood.

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How One Mother's Breakdown Became Her Breakthrough

Postpartum depression affects 1 in 7 women and is a leading cause of maternal mortality.

Restrictive dieting increases vulnerability to maternal mental health crises.

Accountability groups help women maintain health changes better than going it alone.

#mental-health

Mental health

"Horrifying" images: Alanis Morissette opens up about her postpartum depression

fromtime.com

Film

Jennifer Lawrence Gives Her Best Performance Yet in the Postpartum Fever Dream Die, My Love

Parenting

Extreme anxiety and extreme depression': Jennifer Lawrence says she felt like an alien' as a new mother

Mental health

Bay Area mother turns pain into art on Mental Health Action Day

Postpartum Rage: What It Is and Why We Need to Talk About It

Postpartum rage is a common symptom of postpartum depression that often goes unrecognized and unsupported.

fromNew York Post

Lisa Rinna reveals why she threatened to kill husband Harry Hamlin: 'I'll never forget'

Lisa Rinna opened up about her struggles with postpartum depression and the intense hallucinations she experienced after the birth of her second daughter.

Mental health

"Horrifying" images: Alanis Morissette opens up about her postpartum depression

Film

fromtime.com

Jennifer Lawrence Gives Her Best Performance Yet in the Postpartum Fever Dream Die, My Love

Die, My Love explores the complex relationship between love, desire, and the mental struggles of new motherhood.

Extreme anxiety and extreme depression': Jennifer Lawrence says she felt like an alien' as a new mother

Jennifer Lawrence highlights the isolating nature of postpartum experiences while discussing her film role as a mother facing psychosis.

Bay Area mother turns pain into art on Mental Health Action Day

Theresa Fortune's art reflects her transformation from struggles with postpartum depression to celebrating life and hope through her creative journey.

Postpartum Rage: What It Is and Why We Need to Talk About It

Postpartum rage is a common symptom of postpartum depression that often goes unrecognized and unsupported.

fromNew York Post

Mental health

Lisa Rinna reveals why she threatened to kill husband Harry Hamlin: 'I'll never forget'

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fromwww.mercurynews.com

Dear Abby: I noticed something odd in the baby photos. Should I tell the mom?

Postpartum depression in new mothers is critical and should be addressed with professional help.

Science

fromNature

Daily briefing: 'I used AI to design an awful protein'

The development of the first mRNA bird-flu vaccine for cattle could mitigate pandemic risks.

Machine-learning tools can aid in predicting postpartum depression, enhancing mental health care.

fromNature

AI tool flags people at high risk of postpartum depression

A machine-learning tool predicts postpartum depression risk, helping target preventive care for new parents.

fromRoger Ebert

Cannes 2025: Die My Love, Pillion, Mirrors No. 3 | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

Lynne Ramsay's 'Die, My Love' offers a unique and intense portrayal of postpartum depression, coupled with sensational performances, particularly by Jennifer Lawrence.

fromNew York Post

fromwww.independent.co.uk

Jennifer Lawrence gets real about 'extremely isolating' motherhood and postpartum: 'You feel like an alien'

As a mother, it was really hard to separate what I would do as opposed to what she would do. And it was just heartbreaking.

Parenting

Jennifer Lawrence stirs Oscar talk in Cannes for 'Die, My Love'

The Independent highlights the importance of accessible journalism and coverage of critical social issues.

Jennifer Lawrence's role in 'Die, My Love' offers a personal insight into postpartum depression.

fromIndieWire

'Die My Love' Review: Jennifer Lawrence Goes Full Feral in Lynne Ramsay's Intense, Exhausting Postpartum Psychosexual Frenzy

Lawrence gives the kind of unleashed performance film festival Best Actress prizes are made for in the psychosexual frenzy of postpartum grief.

Film

I struggled as a new mom. Snapchat filters masked my pain and helped me bond with my baby.

Snapchat filters provided a crucial emotional outlet during postpartum struggles and feelings of isolation.

Is Mother's Day Hard This Year? It Can Be for New Moms

Many new mothers experience postpartum depression or anxiety, particularly on Mother's Day, and it's crucial to acknowledge these feelings.

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

Could a Blood Test One Day Predict Postpartum Depression?

New research identifies hormonal changes in pregnancy that may predict postpartum depression, indicating a need for early intervention.

fromwww.nytimes.com

fromwww.businessinsider.com

Women with Postpartum Depression Undergo Brain Changes During Pregnancy, Study Finds

Postpartum depression is linked to measurable brain changes during pregnancy, specifically in regions related to emotion processing.

Travel

This mom paid $13,000 to get dropped in the wilderness by a luxury travel company. She said it changed her life.

Esther Spengler rediscovered herself during a solo adventure in the Atlas Mountains, significantly altering her sense of identity and life trajectory.

#maternal-health

5 months ago

Katrina was separated from her newborn twins for 33 days. NSW psychiatrists warn specialised support for mothers is in crisis

The separation of mothers from their newborns can lead to significant mental health challenges.

Supportive healthcare systems are crucial in managing maternal mental health conditions.

fromBuzzFeed

9 months ago

Digital life

I Knew Something Was Terribly Wrong Each Time I Fed My Baby. I Was Stunned To Discover What It Was.