Postpartum depression among birth moms: How women are breaking the stigma
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Postpartum depression as experienced by new moms is more common than people think, experts told Fox News Digital — and they offered smart advice for handling it.
"Probably some of the closest people in your world have suffered in silence from this and have never wanted to admit it." "PPD blunted my ability to bond with my newborn — and I felt like I could make up for this by doing it all." "When you feel like you're struggling, it's OK to ask for help." Angelica Stabile is a lifestyle writer for Fox News Digital. Follow her on Twitter at @atstabile.
While such a diagnosis may seem scary and even shameful to some people, Mayo Clinic certified nurse midwife Julie Lamppa, APRN, told Fox News Digital that the disorder is more common than people think.
"Most women will experience some sort of postpartum blues," she said.