As a mom who experienced the heartbreak of miscarriage before our daughter was born, I understand the pain and confusion that comes with pregnancy loss. It’s a journey that no one expects, leaving you feeling lost, broken, and searching for answers. That’s why October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. It’s not just about…
Author: Jenna Carberg
Jenna Carberg was diagnosed with postpartum depression following the birth of her daughter in 2016. It was a healthy birth but in the following days, Jenna's mood changed quickly. Doctors suggested that it might be the "baby blues", but her husband Chris suggested she seek a second opinion. Jenna was diagnosed with postpartum depression and began a journey that lasted 9 long months with significant ups and downs. Jenna's mental health care and her experiences became a passion for her to share with the world. She and her husband Chris founded PostpartumDepression.org as a support website designed to help women suffering in silence and their loved ones.
Clare’s Story of Recovery From Postpartum Depression
Trigger Warning- Suicidal Ideation Clare’s Story of Recovery November 17th, 2022 was the day it felt like my life came to a screeching halt. I was 5 months postpartum, and I thought I had completely lost my mind. I packed a small grocery bag with random items that I thought I would need in the…
Britney Spears Reveals Postpartum Depression in New Book
Britney’s Story Can Help Normalize Maternal Health Care In her new book, “The Woman In Me,” Britney Spears talks about her fight with postpartum depression, a problem many don’t see or understand. As the founder of PostpartumDepression.org, I see Britney’s story as a light of hope and a strong wake-up call. Britney, a famous singer…
A Ray of Hope: FDA Approves First Pill for Postpartum Depression
Today is a good day. As someone who has been through the dark tunnel of postpartum depression (PPD), I am immensely heartened by the news of the FDA approval of the first-ever pill specifically designed to treat PPD. This revolutionary development offers a new treatment option for mothers struggling with PPD and validates the reality…
5 Ways to Cope During Postpartum Panic Attacks
“I’m not alone” “It’s okay to not be okay” “This thing is real” We must remind ourselves of these things when we struggle with postpartum depression (PPD). PPD is more common than you might think, affecting 1 in 7 women in the United States, according to the CDC. Symptoms of PPD can include anxiety, panic…
Freedom from Postpartum Depression
I’m Free from PPD Let me start off by saying a few things. First, thank God, I am free from my postpartum depression! Second, this post is actually quite hard for me to write. I’ve been putting it off a bit and quite frankly, have just not wanted to think about what I went through. Remembering the…
My Life with Postpartum Depression
Jenna’s Story – Living with PPD Postpartum depression is hard. It’s confusing and stressful and well depressing. I knew I first had postpartum depression when, a few days after having my baby girl I couldn’t stop crying. I didn’t want to take care of her; all I felt like doing was running away. Is this…