I knew that becoming a parent would change me—but I had no idea how. By Olga Khazan Illustrations by Kimberly Elliott In the spring of 2022, I was 36 years old and jumping up and down in my bathroom, trying to figure out my future. I had ordered a fertility...
Postpartum depression (PPD) is a serious mental health condition that affects many new mothers. If you’re experiencing symptoms of PPD, it’s important to know that what you’re feeling is valid and you’re not alone. Here are some signs that it...
Postpartum depression (PPD) is a mental health condition that affects many new parents after giving birth. While having a baby can be an exciting and joyful time, it can also be overwhelming and exhausting. It’s normal for new mothers to feel tired, emotional,...
Returning to work after maternity leave can be an emotional and challenging time for many new mothers. Along with adjusting to being away from your baby, you may also be dealing with feelings of guilt, sadness, or uncertainty about how you’ll manage work and...
Postpartum depression (PPD) is a mental health condition that affects some women after giving birth, as well as their significant other. It is estimated that up to 1 in 7 women experience PPD, although the actual number may be higher because many women do not report...
Introducing solid foods to your baby should be an exciting milestone, but for many parents, it’s a cocktail of stress, fear, and overthinking. Between worries about allergies, choking, nutrition, and whether you’re doing it “right,” the transition from milk to real...
