Mothering Through the Darkness: Women Open Up About the

Mothering Through the Darkness: Women Open Up About the Postpartum Experience

Approximately 1 in 7 women suffer from postpartum depression after having a baby. Many more may experience depression during pregnancy, postpartum anxiety, OCD, and other mood disorders. Postpartum depression is, in fact, the most common pregnancy-related complicationâ€•yet confusion and misinformation about this disorder are still widespread. And these arenâ€™t harmless myths: the lack of clarity surrounding mothersâ€™ mental health challenges can have devastating effects on their well-being and their identities as mothers, which too often leads to shame and inadequate treatment.

In this one-of-a-kind anthology, thirty mothers break the silence to dispel myths about postpartum mental health issues and explore the diversity of womenâ€™s experiences. Powerful and inspiring, Mothering Through the Darkness will comfort every mother whoâ€™s ever felt alone, ashamed, and hopelessâ€•and, hopefully, inspire her to speak out.

Mothering Through the Darkness: Women Open Up About the Postpartum Experience