Post-partum psychosis

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Imagine getting a diagnosis in adulthood that suddenly made so much of your life make sense. It explains why you’ve always had trouble being on time, starting things you don’t finish, avoiding difficult projects. Producer Jennifer Leake explores the impact of an ADHD diagnosis in ... Show More

Michael Slepian researches the psychology of secrets. But what he didn't know — until about a decade ago — was that his family had a major secret they were keeping from him. One they planned never to reveal. Until … 

Sadly, more women and couples go through the grief of pregnancy loss than known. And although such a loss is just as difficult as any other in terms of grieving, somehow society is not quite clued up on how to provide needed sensitive support. These silent mamas, no matter how fa ... Show More

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Infertility is a condition that affects both men and women, and even though 15% of couples worldwide experience infertility, it is considered a dirty little secret that no one is comfortable talking about. My guest Nathalie Carpenter describes it as a mental, emotional, and physi ... Show More

As women we have so many complications with our bodies and don't often know who to talk to. I'm just trying to help have the conversation you can't have with just everyone. I'm so sorry for all of y'all who are suffering because of postpartum complications or miscarriage. 

Sometimes Infertility can make you feel numb.  Whether it's the chaos of trauma or the forever long process of struggling to conceive, infertility can leave you feeling emotionally numb. When your foot falls asleep it's gets a funny fuzzy feeling. When you struggle with ... Show More

Giving birth is one of the most empowering things a woman can go through, yet sadly there's still pressure to snap back into shape. We should work out because we enjoy it, not from pressure or aesthetic goals and in doing so it can have a huge impact on maternal mental health. Th ... Show More

La sexualité humaine, c'est complexe et passionnant. Mais ajoutez à cela la naissance d’un enfant, des bouleversements hormonaux et un petit être qui demande de l'amour et du temps, et la sexualité devient alors d'une complexité inouïe. Avec la grossesse et l’accouchement qui met ... Show More

At 25 she is a navy vet, mom, and a woman who has gone through the unbearable pain of losing her twins in her second trimester. Emily tells her truth of her miscarriage, getting pregnant again, and the stigma around what 1/4 woman experience. 

Fatigue intense, stress, douleurs physiques et parfois même dépression : le post-partum est pour les jeunes mères une période de grande fragilité émotionnelle. Même âgé de quelques semaines, le nourrisson capte tout des émotions de ses parents, qu’elles soient positives ou négati ... Show More