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fromScary Mommy
1 month ago
Mental health

What Postpartum Depression Looked Like When I Wasn't Falling Apart

Postpartum depression manifests beyond acute episodes, persisting as persistent cognitive fog and emotional overwhelm that makes routine tasks feel insurmountable.
fromScary Mommy
2 months ago
Mental health

If PPD Is Making You Feel Disconnected From Your Baby, You're Not Alone

Postpartum depression causes anxiety, sadness, disconnection from the newborn, affects about 13% of new mothers, and can persist for months without treatment.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

Can Breastfeeding Reduce the Risk for Postpartum Depression?

Postpartum depression and breastfeeding have a complex relationship, with unmet breastfeeding expectations increasing the risk of maternal depression.
Mental health
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Postpartum depression isn't just a private struggle. It can show up at work, too

Postpartum depression affects work performance, often misinterpreted as personal issues rather than a treatable mental health condition.
Mental health
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago

The Guilt No One Warns You About With Postpartum Depression

Postpartum depression involves complex guilt layers beyond sadness, including conflicting emotions about motherhood that result from altered brain chemistry, not personal failure.
Mental health
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago

What Postpartum Depression Looked Like When I Wasn't Falling Apart

Postpartum depression manifests beyond acute episodes, persisting as persistent cognitive fog and emotional overwhelm that makes routine tasks feel insurmountable.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
16 hours ago

Female athletes' fertility is still a blind spot | Letter

Changes to insurance for female athletes are positive, but fertility support remains a critical issue that needs addressing.
#motherhood
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago
Parenting

The Ecology of Motherhood

Motherhood mirrors ecological resilience, requiring acceptance of transformation and recovery through challenges akin to natural processes like fire and regeneration.
fromScary Mommy
2 months ago
Parenting

The Phenomenon Of *Finally* Feeling Like Yourself Again... 4 Years Postpartum

Many parents experience a subtle personal reawakening around a child's fourth year after roughly 3–3.5 years of intensive caregiving, restoring energy, interests, and daily ease.
Health
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

The Things Physician Mothers Don't Talk About

Strength is often misrepresented as silence, leading to feelings of inadequacy in motherhood and personal identity.
Women
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

I left my career to be a stay-at-home mom. I didn't expect to lose my identity.

A career change to stay home with children can lead to unexpected emotional and financial challenges.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

The Ecology of Motherhood

Motherhood mirrors ecological resilience, requiring acceptance of transformation and recovery through challenges akin to natural processes like fire and regeneration.
#body-image
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago
Wellness

When "I'm Trying to Be Good" Isn't So Innocent

Diet talk reinforces harmful beliefs about body image, health, and worth, impacting body dissatisfaction and promoting negative comparisons.
fromTODAY.com
1 month ago
Parenting

An 8-Year-Old Had a Meltdown Because Her Jeans Didn't Fit. Her Mom Responded in the Best Way

Bodies naturally change through growth, puberty, and perimenopause; different body shapes are normal and parents should reassure children about those changes.
Wellness
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

When "I'm Trying to Be Good" Isn't So Innocent

Diet talk reinforces harmful beliefs about body image, health, and worth, impacting body dissatisfaction and promoting negative comparisons.
fromTODAY.com
1 month ago
Parenting

An 8-Year-Old Had a Meltdown Because Her Jeans Didn't Fit. Her Mom Responded in the Best Way

#pregnancy
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
19 hours ago

Trying to conceive? Welcome to the worry-filled world of trimester zero'

Pregnancy involves uncertainty, with many couples facing challenges in conception and complications, but preparation during 'trimester zero' can improve outcomes.
fromIndependent
2 months ago
Women

'I haven't told many people' - new mums are turning to weight-loss drugs like Ozempic after having a baby, but there's still stigma

fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago
Parenting

Women Are Sharing The Shocking Pregnancy Secrets That *No One* Talks About, And I Had No Idea

fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago
Parenting

"I Was Told It Was Normal": 17 "Ugly," Dark Realities Of Pregnancy That Most People Don't Know

Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
19 hours ago

Trying to conceive? Welcome to the worry-filled world of trimester zero'

Pregnancy involves uncertainty, with many couples facing challenges in conception and complications, but preparation during 'trimester zero' can improve outcomes.
fromIndependent
2 months ago
Women

'I haven't told many people' - new mums are turning to weight-loss drugs like Ozempic after having a baby, but there's still stigma

fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago
Parenting

Women Are Sharing The Shocking Pregnancy Secrets That *No One* Talks About, And I Had No Idea

fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago
Parenting

"I Was Told It Was Normal": 17 "Ugly," Dark Realities Of Pregnancy That Most People Don't Know

NYC LGBT
fromThe Cut
6 days ago

The Luxury Birth Center Breaking Hearts on the Upper East Side

Chanel donates beauty products to new mothers at a luxurious maternity hospital in New York City, enhancing the birthing experience with private rooms and elegant design.
Relationships
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

This is how we do it: My orgasms have become more intense since I had a baby'

Sexual intimacy is crucial for maintaining personal identity and connection in a relationship after becoming a parent.
#working-mothers
Women in technology
fromAxios
1 week ago

Working moms are building community beyond parenting

New groups are helping working mothers build community and confidence beyond their roles as parents.
Women in technology
fromAxios
1 week ago

Working moms are building community beyond parenting

New groups are helping working mothers build community and confidence beyond their roles as parents.
#menopause
Medicine
fromScienceDaily
1 week ago

Women over 50 lost 35% more weight with this surprising combo

Menopausal hormone therapy combined with tirzepatide significantly enhances weight loss in postmenopausal women.
Medicine
fromScienceDaily
1 week ago

Women over 50 lost 35% more weight with this surprising combo

Menopausal hormone therapy combined with tirzepatide significantly enhances weight loss in postmenopausal women.
Health
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

A healthy pregnancy doesn't depend solely on the woman: why the father's health is crucial for child development

Father's health and behaviors significantly impact pregnancy outcomes and child development, challenging the traditional focus solely on the mother.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

What, Exactly, Expectant Dads Fear in the Delivery Room

Expectant fathers often experience fear of childbirth, feeling helpless in the delivery room despite their desire to support their partners.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

It was as if she left her body'

Dalila's illness had begun about a year earlier. She does not know why she began refusing food, only that she started to see herself differently and could no longer recognise her body as her own.
Health
#postpartum-psychosis
Mental health
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

I spent five months in a mother and baby mental health unit - here's what I want mums to know

Sofii Lewis's experience in a mother and baby mental health unit highlights the critical support available for postpartum psychosis.
Mental health
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

I spent five months in a mother and baby mental health unit - here's what I want mums to know

Sofii Lewis's experience in a mother and baby mental health unit highlights the critical support available for postpartum psychosis.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

I Supported My Wife In Doing Something Drastic to Her Beautiful Breasts. I'm Starting to See I Was Wrong.

Support for a partner's body modification can lead to personal challenges, but it's essential to adapt and find solutions together.
Women
fromTODAY.com
2 weeks ago

EXCLUSIVE: Ally Love on Her 'Silent Battle' With Pregnancy and Her Postpartum Rebuild

Ally Love emphasizes the importance of self-preservation and authenticity during her journey through pregnancy and postpartum challenges.
#parenting
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

We Have 3-Month-Old Twins. I Can't Believe What My Husband Just Volunteered Us for.

Hosting Easter with newborn twins is overwhelming; consider alternative plans for a peaceful holiday.
Women in technology
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

Motherhood unfiltered: 'There was fear the entire time. It's probably the reason I don't think I'll have another child'

Mother's Day presents emotional complexity for many women, particularly those experiencing infertility, miscarriage, stillbirth, or unfulfilled motherhood desires.
Public health
fromLondon On The Inside
3 weeks ago

Why Is Maternity Care Failing Women?

UK maternity care faces critical safety failures, with Louise Thompson campaigning for improvements after nearly dying during childbirth and developing PTSD from complications.
Parenting
fromFlowingData
1 week ago

Infertility path from the perspective of mother and child

Infertility and IVF present complex challenges in the journey to parenthood, often contrasting the perception of a straightforward process.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

When to Announce Your Pregnancy: What the Research Says

Pregnancy announcement timing involves balancing medical risk, emotional support needs, workplace discrimination concerns, and personal authenticity without a universally correct approach.
Wellness
fromPsychology Today
4 weeks ago

Please Don't Compliment Me on My Weight Loss

Weight loss comments reinforce harmful cultural beliefs and can trigger eating disorder relapse, as praising appearance during illness normalizes disordered behaviors.
fromBuzzFeed
4 weeks ago

This Husband Is Going Viral For The "Problems" He Is Having With His Wife's Post-Partum Body

As a postpartum woman, most of the time, I just want my husband to hug me and tell me he's sorry I'm uncomfortable in my new body. I don't always want to hear how attractive he finds me, because I don't see it. Maybe try thanking her for sacrificing her pre-baby body to bring your children into the world. Tell her you appreciate that and love her.
Relationships
Women in technology
fromNature
1 month ago

Uncharted: Understanding women's health across the body

Women's health remains largely understudied due to historical exclusion from clinical research, creating significant gaps in understanding disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment across most health conditions.
Mental health
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago

Sent 90 miles after giving birth while 'soaked in urine'

A new mother with postpartum psychosis was forced to travel 90 miles for emergency care due to insufficient specialist mother and baby units, highlighting critical gaps in mental health service accessibility across the UK.
Parenting
fromTODAY.com
2 weeks ago

'I Gave Birth to a Toddler': A Mom's Firsthand Account of a 14-Pound Birth

A Pennsylvania woman's 2015 birth of a 14-pound, 6-ounce baby gained viral attention in 2021 through a TikTok post, becoming an internet sensation with over 47 million views.
Healthcare
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

She works in healthcare and pays $787 a month for insurance. She still can't afford her daughter's care.

Over 100 million Americans carry medical debt that impairs their ability to afford basic necessities and damages their credit scores, with Black Americans and rural residents facing disproportionate risk.
#postpartum-care
fromCN Traveller
1 month ago
Wellness

"It also took so much pressure off me": I spent three days at London's leading postpartum retreat - here's my honest review as a new mum

Wellness
fromCN Traveller
1 month ago

"It also took so much pressure off me": I spent three days at London's leading postpartum retreat - here's my honest review as a new mum

Postpartum retreats provide new mothers with specialized care including meditation, reflexology, lactation support, and community connection during the vulnerable fourth trimester period.
Public health
fromTODAY.com
1 month ago

Hospital Shares Photo of Record-Setting Big Baby

A 13-pound baby boy born at Cayuga Medical Center set a hospital record as the largest baby ever delivered there, while another 4-pound baby was born the same day, demonstrating the wide range of healthy birth sizes.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago

I Had a Strange, Unsettling Experience Breastfeeding Each of My Four Children. I Finally Figured Out Why.

Breastfeeding triggered intense emotional distress including dread, sadness, and panic for the author across four children, despite lacking physical pain, leading her to switch to formula after brief periods.
Mental health
fromSocial Media Explorer
1 month ago

Beyond the Clinic: Practical Support for New and Expecting Moms - Social Media Explorer

Prenatal care must address mental health and emotional resilience alongside medical monitoring, with peer support and practical community resources essential for maternal wellness.
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
2 weeks ago

For The Overwhelmed Moms Trying To Do It All, You Can Blame "Institutional Lag"

Afternoon chaos for working mothers stems from institutional lag—outdated systems designed for single-income households with stay-at-home parents that fail to accommodate modern dual-income families.
Health
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

A woman accidentally gained 20 pounds taking diet advice from influencers. She learned 3 lessons about sustainable weight loss.

Following fitness influencers' calorie-dense food recommendations led to unintended weight gain; sustainable nutrition habits aligned with personal goals proved more effective than restrictive dieting or excessive exercise.
Public health
fromAxios
1 month ago

More pregnant Americans are skipping prenatal care, CDC finds

First-trimester prenatal care in the U.S. declined to 75.5% in 2024, with late or no care increasing to 7.3% nationally, affecting all age groups and most racial and ethnic populations.
Parenting
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

'Like a trap you can't escape': The women who regret being mothers

Some mothers experience deep regret about motherhood despite loving their children, citing exhaustion, lost identity, and sacrifice as primary causes rather than lack of love for their children.
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

I was terrified about having twins. Years later, I have to admit that it was easier than having my firstborn.

A mother's postpartum anxiety after her first child did not worsen when she had twins; focusing on self-care and mental health preparation proved more effective than baby-focused planning.
Medicine
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Postpartum Mobility: How Long After C Section Can You Drive Without Risk?

Wait at least two to six weeks after a C-section before driving; ensure pain-free movement, ability to perform emergency reactions, and physician clearance.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

Why Returning to Work After a Baby Is Harder Than We Talk About

Returning to work after having a baby requires complete renegotiation of identity and role, with long-term impacts on maternal well-being despite being understudied in research.
Mindfulness
fromDaily Mom magazine
2 months 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.
Real estate
fromIndependent
2 months ago

My favourite room: 'Trying to get pregnant can be scary but it doesn't need to be' - inside the family home of fertility nutritionist Amy Swan

Amy Swan overcame fertility fears, now has two children, launched a new career, and created a family home featuring Battersea Power Station artwork.
Agriculture
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

I'm a Single Mom in $100,000 of Child-Care and Medical Debt. For Parents Like Me, That's a Win.

A lifelong frugal worker accumulated $100,000 in childcare and medical debt despite juggling multiple jobs, childcare strategies, and persistent sacrifice.
Exercise
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Cycle syncing exercise could optimize results for women

Hormonal fluctuations cause small, variable effects on strength, but muscle protein synthesis and growth can occur at any point in the menstrual cycle.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

'I thought I was going to die' - Woman calls for tighter weight-loss jabs checks

Emma Dyer remembers the moment she clicked "buy now" on a set of weightloss jabs she found online. She had no medical consultation, no ID checks, and no questions about her history of anorexia and bulimia. "It was just so easy - too easy," she says. "They never asked for my medical history or what medication I was taking. It was like buying groceries."
Health
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Newborn baby dies after mum not woken for heart rate check

Hospital failure to perform required observations and delayed emergency Caesarean led to newborn Sonny Taylor suffering severe brain injury and dying three days later.
Wellness
fromWIRED
2 months ago

Why Are Some Women Training for Pregnancy Like It's a Marathon?

A woman undertook extensive lifestyle and household changes, followed fertility influencers, and pursued extra testing to optimize fertility and reduce exposure to reproductive toxins.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

People Love to Help Feed My Baby-Until They Find Out What's in the Bottle

Parents using expressed breast milk for bottle feeding should not feel obligated to disclose contents to helpers or provide formula as an alternative.
Public health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Helping All Moms Survive Labor and Delivery

Black women experience three to four times higher pregnancy-related death or complications risk, driven by racial trauma, discrimination, and distrust in health systems.
Wellness
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

A weight loss doctor, who specializes in helping high performers, shares her favorite hack to eat healthy without tracking every bite

Fill half the plate with fruits and non-starchy vegetables to simplify healthy eating, increase produce intake, and reduce obsessive calorie or macronutrient tracking.
fromNature
2 months ago

Girls are starting puberty younger - why, and what are the risks?

When Lola was eight years old, she went through a massive growth spurt and started developing acne. Her mother, Elise, thought Lola was just growing fast because of genes inherited from her father. But when she noticed that Lola had grown pubic hair too, she was floored. A visit to an endocrinologist in 2023 confirmed that Lola's brain was already producing hormones that had kick-started puberty.
Medicine
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

I'm Trying to Lose Weight. What Does Mean for My Kids?

Children internalize parental health behaviors and attitudes toward food; family environment and emotional safety matter more than specific diets for developing healthy eating habits.
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

The 'fantastic' baby bundles not every mum will get

Targeted baby bundles with essential supplies will be delivered to expectant families in deprived Welsh areas, but many struggling families outside eligibility risk missing out.
fromScary Mommy
2 months ago

This Mom Says That The Woman With The Happiest Relationships Are "Useless"

"The smartest women with the happiest relationships are the useless women," Dianna Lee begins in her video. "As you can probably tell, I'm a highly capable woman. I'm capable throughout all areas of my life, through my schooling days, to my career, and I attacked my marriage life in exactly the same way. I just executed. I was fast, efficient, and I knew exactly what needed to get done. And in retrospect, it was so wrong."
Relationships
Medicine
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago

Tube-Feeding Is A Journey, But One Mom Is Making The Most of It

Tube-feeding families manage unpredictable, ongoing medical challenges, intensive caregiving, and slow, incremental progress while addressing feeding complications and nutritional risks.
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I struggled with being a mom, and all I wanted was to dance with my friends. I created a business around dance parties for moms.

Elizabeth Wellington created Moms Feelin' Themselves, dance parties for mothers seeking physical, embodied joy and community connection beyond traditional talk therapy and support groups.
Women
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

"What A World To Bring A Child Into": 23 Women Who Realized They Never Want To Become Pregnant

Some people feel visceral disgust toward pregnancy and childbirth, finding the idea of something moving inside their body profoundly repulsive and nausea-inducing.
fromScary Mommy
2 months ago

How To Create A Home Gym That's Actually For You (Not "New Year, New You")

There are so many proven scientific benefits to moving our bodies, but the one I need more than ever right now is burning off the low-grade anxiety that we, as mothers, are carrying around. The pent-up emotional energy that comes from existing in an increasingly hostile country, and doing our best to keep that from spilling into our mothering. We can't very well spend all day, every day screaming into the void like we want to.
Wellness
#perinatal-mental-health
Public health
fromNews Center
2 months ago

Gestational Diabetes Rose Every Year in the US Since 2016 - News Center

Gestational diabetes incidence in U.S. first singleton pregnancies increased 36% from 2016 to 2024, rising yearly across all racial and ethnic groups.
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

Ilona Maher Reacted To Someone Saying Her Lower Stomach Made Her Look "Pregnant"

A guy recently commented on a picture of me and said, 'You look pregnant in that dress.' And he deleted this comment because I had a great comeback, but I wanted to do it again for you all.
Women
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Five ways weight-loss jabs are changing spending habits

Widespread use of GLP-1 weight-loss injections is shifting consumer food purchases toward smaller portions and more nutrient-dense, protein-rich products.
fromScary Mommy
2 months ago

No, PPD Isn't Just "Baby Blues" - Here's How To Tell The Difference

I just want to talk to whoever has romanticised the idea of being a new mom. When you're in a flurry of diaper changes, following a two-hourly pumping schedule and meticulously cleaning and mixing up bottles while running on less sleep than you've ever had, mommyhood ends up being more of a frenzied checklist of tasks to get done and not enough time snuggling and making babytalk with a babbling infant.
Mental health
Public health
fromPortland Monthly
2 months ago

The Public Health Educators Changing How We Think About Fat

Antifat bias and weight stigma cause chronic stress, healthcare avoidance, misdiagnosis, and mental and physical harm while societal programs assume fatness is inherently dangerous.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Who Gets to Be a Mother?

We'd been working together for years to make my medication regimen-treatment for schizoaffective disorder-safe for potential pregnancy. Under her care, I was tapering off an antidepressant known to cause respiratory distress and hypertension in a newborn. I'd been experiencing wild mood swings, even suicidal thoughts. My beloved doctor's eyes were sad. "I'm saying no to a pregnancy, Meg." Even in the moment, I understood her priority as a physician was to keep me safe. Still, part of me hated her.
Mental health
Mental health
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

A stranger told me to smile at the gym. He didn't know I was miscarrying.

Strangers' demands that women 'smile' erase pain and reveal entitlement, compounding trauma during experiences like miscarriage.
#breastfeeding
fromTODAY.com
2 months ago
Parenting

High School Teacher Details How She Pumps Breastmilk During Class - And How Her Principal Responded

fromTODAY.com
2 months ago
Parenting

High School Teacher Details How She Pumps Breastmilk During Class - And How Her Principal Responded

Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Weight-loss drugs do nothing to address the troubled relationships we have with our bodies | Susie Orbach

GLP-1 weight-loss drugs are creating a new, pharmaceutical-driven form of troubled eating by suppressing appetite, commodifying thinness, and bypassing underlying causes.
Mental health
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

An Eating Disorder Almost Killed My Daughter. This Is What I Wish I'd Known.

A parent's daughter developed an eating disorder after family trauma, with subtle signs missed until the disorder became evident despite outward perfection.
Parenting
fromNew York Family
1 month ago

Matrescence: How to Reclaim Your Identity After Motherhood

Matrescence transforms women into mothers, altering identity, body, emotions, and priorities; recovery requires boundaries, self-rediscovery, help, and self-compassion.
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