Postpartum Archives

The Difference Between Postpartum Depression and ‘Baby Blues’

Post author:Marisa Perera, PhD
Post published:February 26, 2024
Post category:Depression Mental Health Postpartum Pregnancy

There's a key difference between the two common conditions.

People Who Just Had a Baby Are More Likely to Have Medical Debt — Even With Insurance

Post author:Meghan McCarthy
Post published:October 5, 2023
Post category:Article Postpartum Pregnancy

Study finds that childbirth costs are more than many can afford.

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First Pill to Treat Postpartum Depression at Home Could Hit Market Soon

Post author:Meghan McCarthy
Post published:October 4, 2023
Post category:Article Postpartum

Zurzuvae was approved by the FDA in August, and worked much faster than traditional antidepressants in clinical trials.

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C-Section Recovery Recommendations Can Miss Some Important Things

Post author:Meghan McCarthy
Post published:March 29, 2021
Post category:Article Postpartum

A 2009 study called for more research on exactly what women can do in the early days of C-section recovery. Twelve years later, it remains mysterious.