depression and anxiety

Stress Less

Many pregnant women fret too much about the wrong things, and pay too little attention to issues that can genuinely harm their pregnancy and baby. See how your concerns compare to other ... READ MORE

Do You Dread Delivery?

Many women who whole-heartedly want to be mothers dread the prospect of having to actually deliver a baby. In fact, while just about every woman feels some anxiety about giving birth, 6 ... READ MORE

Manage Your Moods

Pregnancy is a time of hope and excitement, but for many women it is also a nine-month-long, emotional-roller-coaster ride—much of it downhill. “Mood swings, mixed feelings, anxiety and ... READ MORE

Anxious Times

I think it’s time we talk about anxiety again. Quite a few of you have asked me about it recently but there’s one reader, in particular who’s really going through a rough patch, poor dear. ... READ MORE

Postpartum

Upper BodyThe problem: Many moms-to-be don’t stick to a regular upper body workout during pregnancy, leading to flabbiness and weakness. Additionally, your body produces the hormone relaxin ... READ MORE

Knowledge is Power: Video Interviews

Your Changing Body

Feeling exhausted, moody and anxious is all part of having a newborn, right? Maybe not, says Maureen Groer, Ph.D., a professor of nursing at University of South Florida College in Tampa and ... READ MORE

Get Ready for Motherhood

When our first child was a few weeks old, my husband and I were struggling to get dinner on the table. Exhausted and overwhelmed, he looked at me and said, “How do parents get anything done?” ... READ MORE

Exercise During Pregnancy to Help Mood

Exercise shapes your body, but it may also shape your mental health during pregnancy. Researchers studied 230 women during and after pregnancy, asking about their current and previous ... READ MORE

Depression During Pregnancy

Eileen wonders how mental attitude affects pregnancy and parenting. Since I’ve been distracted in other parts of the world lately, I thought this question was an excellent one to bring this ... READ MORE