Birth Trauma and Postpartum PTSD: Signs You Need Support

You were supposed to feel grateful. You have a healthy baby, and everyone keeps reminding you how lucky you are. But when someone asks about your birth story, your chest tightens. You change the subject. At night, you replay those moments in the delivery room — the panic, the loss of control, the feeling that […]

The Bounce Back Myth: Why It Hurts New Mothers

Six weeks after having your baby, someone asks, “So, are you back to normal yet?” Maybe it’s a well-meaning relative, a coworker, or even the voice inside your own head. And the honest answer — the one you probably don’t say out loud — is: Nothing about this feels normal. You’re not alone. The pressure […]

Breastfeeding and Psychiatric Medication: What’s Really Safe

You’re up at 2 AM, feeding your baby, scrolling your phone with one hand — and searching “is it safe to take antidepressants while breastfeeding?” You want to do the right thing for your baby, but you’re also struggling. Maybe your mood has been sinking since delivery. Maybe you stopped your medication during pregnancy and […]

5 Key Differences Between Baby Blues and Postpartum Depression

Introduction You just brought a new life into the world — and instead of the bliss everyone promised, you’re crying into your cereal at 3 a.m. wondering what’s wrong with you. First, take a breath. Nothing is wrong with you. Mood changes after giving birth are incredibly common. In fact, up to 80% of new […]

Postpartum Anxiety Is Real (And Often Missed)

You do not feel depressed. You are out of bed, you are feeding your baby, and you are going through the daily motions of early parenthood. But you do not feel okay either. Your mind is constantly running, checking, and anticipating the next possible problem. You might feel a persistent tightness in your chest or […]

“I Don’t Feel Like Myself After Having a Baby” — What That Really Means

Something feels different. You are going through the motions of your day, taking care of your baby, and managing the endless tasks in front of you. You are functioning. Yet, you are not fully present. You look in the mirror or pause during a quiet moment and realize you do not feel like the version […]

Postpartum Depression vs. Baby Blues: What’s Actually Normal?

You have had a baby. The bags are unpacked and the nursery is finally set up. But something feels off. You expected the exhaustion. You probably even anticipated some mood swings. Everyone tells you that the first few weeks are incredibly hard. But as you sit in the quiet hours of the night, you might […]

Treating Postpartum Depression with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

About 1 in 9 women will experience symptoms of postpartum depression. Read to find out why psychotherapy is a valuable, non- pharmaceutical treatment option for those needing care.

Anxiety in Pregnancy and Postpartum: You Are Not Alone

It is natural to worry during pregnancy and in the postpartum period that follows, but postpartum anxiety is much more intense and persistent than typical new parent concerns. Here’s how you can tell the difference.