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Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
17 hours ago

Seven out of 10 UK mothers feel overloaded, research reveals

Most UK mothers feel overloaded, with nearly half experiencing mental health issues and many facing career disadvantages and heavy caregiving responsibilities.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
17 hours ago

How bad is maternal health in Europe, and how can we fix it?

High levels of maternal mental ill health, widespread work-life balance strain and career penalties affect mothers across the UK and mainland Europe.
#postpartum
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago
Parenting

Singer Anne-Marie says motherhood didn't come naturally at first. With her second baby, she did things differently.

fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago
Parenting

Singer Anne-Marie says motherhood didn't come naturally at first. With her second baby, she did things differently.

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#postpartum-depression
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Mental health

After my son was born, I had a hard time leaving our house. Trying new experiences got me out and helped me make friends.

Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

It's Me, Not the Method: When Sleep Advice Breaks New Mothers

Rigid sleep-training methods can induce parental shame, worsen postpartum mental-health outcomes, and wrongly place blame on mothers when babies don't conform to prescribed routines.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Mental health

After my son was born, I had a hard time leaving our house. Trying new experiences got me out and helped me make friends.

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Mindfulness
fromDaily Mom magazine
1 week ago

7 Ways Breathwork Coaches Help Moms: Breath + Breathing

Breathwork coaching helps moms regulate the nervous system, lower stress hormones, and cultivate sustainable calm amid parenting chaos.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
4 weeks ago

Supporting Someone With Hyperemesis Gravidarum

Hyperemesis gravidarum's severe emotional toll is widely neglected, leaving affected women feeling dehumanized, unsupported, and without adequate psychological care.
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Mental health
fromScary Mommy
2 months ago

Reese Witherspoon Opens Up About Her 'Really Bad' Postpartum Depression

Reese Witherspoon experienced severe postpartum depression and anxiety after childbirth and again after stopping nursing, and accessed privileged mental-health care others may lack.
Parenting
fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago

People Are Confessing Their Worst Parenting Mistakes And TBH Every Parent Should Read Them

Extended breastfeeding to 18 months caused exhaustion; weaning led to rapid improvements in infant sleep, maternal weight loss, and mood.
#postpartum-anxiety
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago
Film

Jennifer Lawrence says she struggled with postpartum anxiety: 'I just thought every time he was sleeping he was dead'

Jennifer Lawrence experienced severe postpartum anxiety after her second child's birth and found symptom relief after taking the oral medication Zurzuvae.
fromPsychology Today
8 months ago
Parenting

Is It Postpartum Anxiety or Normal New Mom Worry?

Postpartum anxiety is a common condition that often goes unrecognized yet is treatable.
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Mental health
fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago

A New Study Reveals That Moms Are Dealing With 1 Worrying Health Issue

Mothers' mental health has declined significantly from 2016 to 2023, with fewer reporting excellent mental health and more reporting fair/poor.
fromScary Mommy
3 months ago

"I Cut My Husband Out Of My Will" & 24 Other Mom Confessions

One of the most surprising things about motherhood for me has been discovering just how similar every one of our experiences can be, while also being incredibly different. We're all juggling a million things and feeling overwhelmed, but each of us has different items sending us over the edge - and that is proven true every time moms submit their Scary Mommy Confessions for the week.
Mental health
Mental health
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

'It gave me my voice back': How group singing is helping new mums with postnatal depression

Specially designed group singing classes effectively treat postnatal depression and may be cost-effective for the NHS.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

The Mental Health of Mothers Is Declining

Maternal mental health worsened markedly from 2016 to 2023, with economic pressures and disproportionate caregiving burden contributing to increased stress and anxiety.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
3 months ago

The Confusion Over Antidepressants During Pregnancy Is Harming People

The Food and Drug Administration and the Department of Health and Human Services are playing with women's health. Over the summer, the Food and Drug Administration convened a panel on whether certain antidepressants were safe to use in pregnancy. The Department of Health and Human Services officials recently announced their belief that Tylenol (acetaminophen) taken during pregnancy could cause autism. This posturing on antidepressants and the Tylenol pronouncement is causing fear and confusion in pregnant people who may need these medications.
Mental health
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

From Burnout to Balance: One Mother's Mental Health Journey

Maternal burnout is common, driven by identity shifts; daily small self-care and honest vulnerability reduce isolation, improve maternal mental health, and support secure children.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

Why Baby Sleep Books Can Harm Maternal Mental Health

Rigid baby sleep plans ignore maternal mental health and infants' special feeding needs, worsening maternal sleep loss and postpartum mood disorders; connection-based routines aid recovery.
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Wellness
fromDaily Mom magazine
4 months ago

Postnatal Home Care: 8 Midwifery Postpartum Care & Services

Midwifery provides holistic prenatal, labor, and postpartum care, offering personalized home visits, mental health support, and promoting natural recovery for mother and baby.
Public health
fromFast Company
8 months ago

Maternal mental health needs more peer-reviewed research-not RFK's journal ban

Maternal mental health has significantly declined between 2016 and 2023, highlighting a critical national issue.
NYC parents
fromFast Company
8 months ago

U.S. moms are experiencing a sharp decline in mental health

Mothers in the U.S. are experiencing a significant decline in mental health, with only 25.8% reporting 'excellent' mental health in 2023.
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