“Ruthie’s Story: Postpartum Depression, Removing the Stigma”
“Ruthie’s Story: Postpartum Depression, Removing the Stigma” Postpartum depression is one of the most common complications of childbirth, yet it remains one of the least discussed. In a recent episode of the Healthful Woman podcast, Dr. Nathan Fox speaks with Ruthie, a physician assistant and mother of two, about her personal experience with postpartum depression
“Then Comes Baby, Part One” – with Dr. Jessica Vernon
In a recent episode of the Healthful Woman podcast, “Then Comes Baby, Part One,” Dr. Nathan Fox discusses with Dr. Jessica Vernon, OB/GYN, her book “Then Comes Baby: An Honest Conversation About Birth, Postpartum, and the Complex Transition to Parenthood,” and her advocacy for mental health care during pregnancy and postpartum. About Dr. Jessica Vernon
Why Maternal Mental Health Matters
After giving birth, it’s normal for the focus to be on your baby getting the care it needs with appointments and regular checkups. What’s not so common is making sure that mothers get the mental health care they need postpartum. After childbirth, it’s completely normal to experience emotions that are extremely difficult to manage on top of taking care of your new
UNDERSTANDING POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION, Aren Gottlieb, MD (Video)
Postpartum depression is a condition that can affect women after they give birth. It can bring about feelings of sadness, depression, loneliness, restlessness, and anxiety. Overall, it can manifest with the following symptoms: Feeling sad or depressed. Frequent crying. Feeling restless or anxious. Loss of appetite. Less energy and motivation. Difficulty sleeping. Showing little interest
WHY WOULD SOMEONE BE DEPRESSED AFTER HAVING A BABY?, Aren Gottlieb, MD (Digital)
Having a baby is typically viewed as a wonderful, happy event in a woman’s life. About one in ten women who are up to 12 months postpartum (after giving birth) experience symptoms of depression and other mood disorders. Of course, people with a history of depression are more likely to experience Post Partum Depression (PPD)
