Social Media Ideas for Perinatal Anxiety

Postpartum Anxiety with Twins: What Twin Parents Experienced

With the additional challenges that come with twin parenthood, there’s a higher chance of developing postpartum anxiety. Here’s what to know about PPA with twins and what real twin...

Polyvagal Tools for Postpartum Anxiety: How to Calm Your Nervous System During the Fourth Trimester

Learn about tools which offer real, tangible relief to parents in anxious moments during the postpartum period. The post Polyvagal Tools for Postpartum Anxiety: How to Calm Your Ne...

She doesn’t look depressed. These could still be signs she’s struggling after having a baby

A new mother may look completely capable from the outside. The baby is fed. The diaper bag is packed. She’s answering messages, making appointments and doing everything everyone ex...

When “Anxious” Is the Only Word a Mother Can Say 

A powerful story of postpartum OCD, intrusive thoughts, and the urgent need for faster, compassionate mental health care for a mom in crisis. The post When “Anxious” Is the Only Wo...

Reflections on Postpartum Mental Health

A mom reflects on postpartum mental health struggles, intrusive thoughts, and recovery, highlighting the need for support and understanding. The post Reflections on Postpartum Ment...

Nova Scotian mothers bring attention to perinatal mental health care, call for more resources

Two Nova Scotian mothers are speaking out about their experience with prenatal and postpartum anxiety and depression.

SIDS, Pregnancy, and Infant Loss: Navigating Fear, Hypervigilance, and Grief

Understand the fear and hypervigilance that can sometimes accompany loss, pregnancy after loss, and parenting after loss. The post SIDS, Pregnancy, and Infant Loss: Navigating Fear...

What moms need to know about postpartum psychosis and anxiety

The legal case involving Lindsey Clancy has prompted experts to educate the public on the differences between postpartum psychosis and more common perinatal mood and anxiety disord...

Multigenerational Living and Support Through PMHDs – Episode 77

Discover a mom’s perspective on recognizing early signs of perinatal mental health struggles and navigating a slow-moving healthcare system. The post Multigenerational Living and S...

Prenatal Training May Lower Postpartum Depression Risk for Women Who Have Given Birth Before

Postpartum depression arrives after the baby does, but a research team in Copenhagen tried to get ahead of it while women were still pregnant. Their tool was a high-tech training p...

The Intersection of OCD and Trauma in the Perinatal Period

Delve into the relationship between OCD and trauma, recognizing the signs and nuances of these intertwined experiences. The post The Intersection of OCD and Trauma in the Perinatal...

When Birth Doesn’t Go as Planned: The Emotional Impacts of a NICU Stay on Mothers 

If you have experienced a NICU stay, know that your emotions are valid. Discover insights on healing and coping in this challenging time. The post When Birth Doesn’t Go as Planned:...

Lindsay Clancy’s Trial Prompts Patients and Doctors to Rethink Postpartum Care

Requests for advice from women with maternal mental health conditions, as well as health providers who care for them, have surged.

Social support may reduce developmental-delay risk tied to pregnancy feelings

Pregnancy is often one of the biggest emotional and physical transitions in a woman's life. Alongside the well-known physical changes, many women also experience shifts in mood and...

Postpartum depression doesn’t always look like depression: The signs families shouldn’t miss

A new mother can be feeding her baby, answering texts, showing up for appointments and smiling in family photos while privately feeling as though she is falling apart. That’s one r...

Depression During Pregnancy May Be Linked to Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Study Finds

This report analyzes a large population study investigating links between prenatal depression, antidepressant use, and childhood neurodevelopmental disorders. The findings demonstr...

Alanis Morissette Says This Postpartum Depression Symptom Was 'Harrowing, Terrible, Ceaseless'

Alanis Morissette is sharing the reality of her battle with postpartum depression (PPD) following the births of her three children. During a recent appearance on the Call Her Daddy...

Cuando tu mente piensa lo que tu corazón jamás haría: hablemos del TOC perinatal 

Los pensamientos intrusivos pueden ser aterradores, pero no significan que quieras hacerle daño a tu bebé. Conoce el TOC perinatal y sus opciones de tratamiento. The post Cuando t...

Postpartum Depression or Psychosis? The Lifesaving Warning Signs Every Nigerian Family Must Watch For

Postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis are distinct conditions that impact maternal mental health in Nigeria, requiring compassionate support, professional evaluation, and...

A Study of 400,000 Births Found a Troubling Link Between Postpartum Depression and Infant Death

A routine mental-health screening after childbirth has uncovered a troubling pattern: in a study of more than 400,000 births, infants whose mothers screened positive for depressive...

As Postpartum Psychosis Draws National Attention, The Motherhood Center Offers Clinical Expertise to Help Newsrooms Cove...

Dr. Catherine Birndorf, Co-Founder and Medical Director of the nation's leading perinatal mental health treatment center, is available to provide evidence-based information and con...

Alanis Morissette's postpartum depression got worse with every baby. Here's what she learned about getting through it.

Alanis Morissette said her postpartum depression became "increasingly worse" with each of her pregnancies, but she learned how to cope with it over time.

Pregnancy Fears Linked to Emotional Memories of Childbirth in Chinese Women

Alanis Morissette likens postpartum depression to terror: 'I dipped into psychosis'

Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Alanis Morissette described her harrowing experience with postpartum depression, which she says she had after having each of her children.