Maternal Health

Postpartum Depression

Postpartum Depression

Woman's Hospital

Author:  Caroline Stewart, RN Postpartum depression (PPD) is a significant health problem affecting almost 600,000 U.S. women annually. PPD is the most common complication of childbearing women, and it is estimated that approximately 15% of pregnant women are diagnosed with PPD within their first year of having a child. Though the etiology of postpartum depression […]

What is Maternal Mental Health?

What is Maternal Mental Health?

Woman's Hospital

Amber Parden, MD What if the “happiest time of your life” doesn’t feel so happy? Well you’re not alone. While it may seem like everyone you know joyfully and effortlessly transitioned into motherhood, many women experience feelings of sadness or anxiety. In fact, mental health conditions are the most common complications of pregnancy and childbirth, […]