by Women's Health | Mar 11, 2020 | FitMama
As beautiful as the earliest moments of becoming a mom can be, there is a dark side people rarely talk about. It’s more than the overwhelming feeling of excitement and uncertainty. Postpartum depression is a mental illness that’s said to affect one in five...
by Women's Health | Jul 4, 2019 | FitMama
If you’re a new or expectant parent, or even just thinking about starting a family, you’ve probably heard at least a little bit about postpartum depression (PPD). But what often gets glossed over in the conversation surrounding maternal mental health is the...
by Women's Health | Aug 16, 2017 | Health
By Krissy Brady, photography by pexels It’s called paternal postnatal depression, and it’s very real. Because men don’t experience the extreme physical changes of pregnancy and childbirth, or the intense hormonal surges that can segue into postpartum depression, it’s...
by Women's Health | Jun 1, 2017 | FitMama
By Mary McCormick as told to Carly Breit, Photography courtesy of Mary Andrew McCormick “I figured that it was just a part of parenting to feel so isolated, yet have no desire to leave the house.” When I found out I was pregnant with my first baby, I...
by Women's Health | Feb 24, 2017 | FitMama, Health
Postpartum depression (PPD) is way more common than you’d think. What’s more, you can begin experiencing PPD up to a year after having a baby. But how do you know you have it? While each woman is different, there are consistent themes when it comes to symptoms, say...