Want to Help New Families? Start by Supporting Mothers’ Mental Health

Statistics say one thing about postpartum mood disorders, but social media can say another

Erin Heger
Motherly
Published in
6 min readDec 3, 2018

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“Are you just loving being a mommy?” my friend asked me, cradling my newborn son in her arms.

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Erin Heger
Motherly

Freelance writer based in Kansas City covering issues related to reproductive justice, health care policy and maternal mental health. erinheger.contently.com