Postpartum mental illness is common, and here's how loved ones can offer support
- Posted on September 2, 2026
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Postpartum mental illness is common, and here's how loved ones can offer support
Postpartum mental health conditions are common, treatable, and range from mild mood shifts to severe psychiatric emergencies, according to the Cleveland Clinic. Lauren Ratliff felt prepared going into labor, but when she brought her baby home, she immediately noticed a change. “I just had crushing anxiety, and intrusive thoughts, and I wasn’t sleeping. I was hypervigilant. My mood was very up and down,” said Ratliff. It took her a while to find...
