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Dad Helps Women with Postpartum Depression After His Wife's Death by Suicide: 'It's My Therapy'

In the eight years since Steven D'Achille's wife, Alexis, struggled to get the help she needed for postpartum depression and psychosis and died, he's opened a hospital treatment center that's helped 6,000 moms

Nick Cannon Calls Alyssa Scott 'Strongest Woman I've Ever Seen' After News of Their Son's Death

Nick Cannon announced Tuesday that his youngest child, 5-month-old son Zen, died of brain cancer.

My Son Was Born With a Cleft Lip and Palate, But His Smile is Perfect

I wasn’t prepared for the fact that my son would have a cleft lip and palate, but now I see his smile as one of the greatest gifts.

The Best Baby Thermometers to Check for Fevers Quickly and Gently

High temperatures in newborns and infants can be dangerous, so a good thermometer matters.

My Son Was Born With Craniosynostosis—Here's What Parents Need to Know About the Birth Defect of the Skull

My son had sagittal synostosis, the most common type of craniosynostosis. His pediatricians initially missed his condition, but he was diagnosed by a neurosurgeon and treated just in time. Here's everything parents should know about the birth defect affecting the skull.

5 Ways to Make Sure You Are Using Your NoseFrida Correctly

Parents have expressed concerns and wondered if the NoseFrida can get them sick. Here's what experts say.

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What Your Baby’s Poop May Be Telling You About Milk Allergies

Loose, mucous-y, or blood-tinged stool could indicate a cow’s milk protein allergy in babies. Here’s how to spot the symptoms.

What I Learned When My Baby Was Born With a Cleft Lip

When an ultrasound revealed my son would be born with a cleft lip, I felt grief—then guilt for even feeling that way. But as confusing as cleft lip causes and repair can be, I learned that all my emotions were OK.

My Husband's Support Made All the Difference During My Postpartum Depression

5 of the Most Common Maternal Mental Health Disorders—And How To Ask For Help

Breast Milk Jaundice: Why It Happens and When to Worry

Jaundice in Babies and Newborns: Causes, Symptoms, and Bonding During Treatment

The Hidden Financial Costs of Postpartum Depression

In a country saddled with mental health care and health insurance crises—as well as systemic racism—treatment for postpartum depression (PPD) can be prohibitively expensive.