All articles tagged with #postpartum depression
Hayden Panettiere’s revealing memoir This Is Me: A Reckoning details a life shaped by early fame, turbulent relationships, and mental-health struggles, including postpartum depression and rehab; it also covers a custody battle with Wladimir Klitschko, a fraught Hollywood circle, and the heartbreak of her brother Jansen’s death in 2023, painting a portrait of a survivor navigating fame’s price and personal pain.
Hayden Panettiere’s memoir This Is Me details a career shaped by her mother’s controlling influence, her bisexuality, and personal battles including her parents’ public domestic violence case, a complicated romance with Milo Ventimiglia, an abusive relationship with Brian Hickerson, postpartum depression and rehab, custody challenges, and the loss of her brother—the revelations span her life in and out of the spotlight.
Hayden Panettiere says she didn’t simply give up her daughter Kaya; she gave full custody to Kaya’s father, Wladimir Klitschko, while she fought postpartum depression and addiction and sought treatment. She remains actively involved in Kaya’s life, and Kaya, now 11, is thriving with a strong bond to both parents.
Hayden Panettiere reveals on Jay Shetty's podcast that she surrendered full custody of her daughter Kaya to Wladimir Klitschko in 2018 during a severe postpartum depression and addiction battle, insisting she did not abandon her child and had hoped Kaya would return once she was healthier; she now stays connected with Kaya as she builds a life in Ukraine and prepares a memoir about her experiences.
In Lawrence, MA, North Andover Officer Kelsey Fitzsimmons is on trial for assault with a deadly weapon after a June 2025 confrontation during an officer serving a restraining order on her fiancé, who had won custody of their infant; fellow officer Patrick Noonan testified that Fitzsimmons pointed a loaded gun at him and tried to shoot to reach her fiancé, but the gun jammed and Noonan fired, striking her chest. Fitzsimmons’ defense says she was suffering severe postpartum depression and may have been preparing to harm herself, and she has requested a bench trial as the judge decides guilt.
At the Oscars, Paul Thomas Anderson acknowledged ongoing critique of One Battle After Another’s depiction of Black women, noting that Teyana Taylor’s Perfidia is presented as a flawed, non-heroic character in a deliberately complex, generational story that ties into current events; he said the film’s approach isn’t heroic and that the discussion around race and politics remains unresolved.
A study of 110 women shows that a second pregnancy reshapes the brain with distinct neural signatures from the first, shifting more in attention and sensory-processing networks. These brain changes relate to the mother–child bond and peripartum depression, offering insights for understanding and supporting maternal mental health across pregnancies.
A new mother, Ameilia Gopie, who struggled with postpartum depression, was diagnosed with Stage III triple-positive breast cancer after skipping routine appointments, highlighting the importance of regular health screenings and early detection. Despite aggressive treatment and ongoing challenges, she focuses on her recovery and cherishes time with her daughter.
A new drug offers promising advancements in the treatment of postpartum depression, potentially improving outcomes for new mothers suffering from this condition.
Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson star in Lynne Ramsay's 'Die My Love,' a poetic romantic drama exploring postpartum depression, with Lawrence drawing from her pregnancy experience to enhance her performance. The film, developed with Martin Scorsese's support, premieres on November 7 and showcases a deeply emotional and unorthodox love story.
Reese Witherspoon candidly discussed her experience with postpartum depression after the birth of her first child, highlighting the emotional challenges and the importance of seeking medical help, while also praising women who normalize menopause. She emphasized the impact of youth and societal opinions on young mothers and joins other celebrities in speaking openly about reproductive health issues.
Reese Witherspoon has openly discussed her struggles with postpartum depression after the birth of her daughter, highlighting the emotional challenges of young motherhood and the importance of seeking help, while also reflecting on her family history of depression.
A San Diego startup will launch myLuma, a blood test with over 80% accuracy, to predict postpartum depression risk by analyzing biomarkers and gene methylation patterns, potentially enabling early intervention and reducing stigma around mental health.
A UC Davis study found that psilocybin worsens anxiety and depression symptoms in postpartum mice and can negatively affect their offspring, suggesting that psychedelics may pose risks during the postpartum period and are not universally beneficial for mental health treatment.
New research from UC Davis indicates that psilocybin worsens postpartum depression symptoms in mice and can cause long-term anxiety and depression-like behaviors in their offspring, highlighting potential risks of psychedelic use during the postpartum period due to hormonal and developmental factors.