Good Enough Is The New Perfect
The following interview with This Emotional Life contributor Dr. Jessica Zucker was...
Do You Have Baby Blues Or Postpartum Depression?
There are two major ways to tell the difference...
Shoshana Bennett, Ph.D.
Shoshana Bennett, Ph.D. (“Dr. Shosh”) from the popular DrShosh.com Radio Show is the author of Pregnant on Prozac, Postpartum Depression For Dummies, and co-author of Beyond the Blues: Understanding and Treating Prenatal and Postpartum Depression & Anxiety. National TV shows including “20/20” and “The Doctors” feature Dr. Shosh as the postpartum expert and news stations consult her. Several publications including the San Francisco Chronicle and the San Jose Mercury News have written articles on Dr. Shosh’s work. Dr. Shosh is interviewed regularly on national...
Smaller Than Before: The Politics of Postpartum Bodies
A close friend of mine from graduate school was in town over the weekend, someone I hadn’t seen since I was mid-way through my pregnancy.
Maternal Self-Esteem
Body change is shrouded in fear. Iconic female bodies are tiny, toned, tight, and most definitely without the permanence of stretch marks.
Pediatricians: They’re Not Just For Kids Anymore
Last week I explored the potentiality of perinatal mood disorder interventions occurring within the context of the expectant mother-obstetrician/midwife relationship.
Don’t Ignore Your Postpartum Depression
I often hear from women who choose not to reach out for help even though they have serious concerns they are suffering from postpartum depression or anxiety. There is a tendency to hope that the symptoms will eventually wear off, or that if they can just yank up those bootstraps some more they’ll be alright.
Prepartum Healthcare Can Impact Postpartum Mood Disorders
Perinatal mood disorders have been called the most common complication associated with childbirth.