The postpartum phase is “supposed” to be a joyous time—the celebration of a new arrival (or new arrivals). And it can be. However, it can also be full of overwhelming emotions that make daily functioning difficult for the approximately 20 to 25% of people who experience a perinatal mood and anxiety disorder (PMAD), like postpartum depression (PPD) or postpartum anxiety (PPA).
10 Things To Do—and Avoid—When a Loved One Has Postpartum Depression or Anxiety
