Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Postpartum anxiety and depression don’t only affect the person who gave birth. It’s a family experience, and my husband and I know this firsthand.
While non-birthing partners don’t have the same hormonal shifts, they are navigating sleep deprivation, identity shifts, and the immense pressure to "hold it together" for everyone else. This unspoken pressure often leads to suppressed feelings and a refusal to ask for help.
In this video:
-Why the "masking" behavior in dads is so common.
-How the weight of being "the rock" can lead to a crash.
-Why we need to normalize therapy for both parents.
🎙️ LISTEN TO THE FULL STORY: We recorded an incredibly honest podcast episode about our journey. Search for "The Follow Up: Dads Can Struggle With Postpartum Mental Health Too" on the PedsDocTalk Podcast or click here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pedsdoctalk-podcast-child-health-development/id1501057527?i=1000763760852
#mensmental health #postpartumdepression #postpartumanxiety #dads #parentingsupport #mentalhealthawareness
Postpartum anxiety and depression don’t only affect the person who gave birth. It’s a family experience, and my husband and I know this firsthand.
While non-birthing partners don’t have the same hormonal shifts, they are navigating sleep deprivation, identity shifts, and the immense pressure to "hold it together" for everyone else. This unspoken pressure often leads to suppressed feelings and a refusal to ask for help.
In this video:
-Why the "masking" behavior in dads is so common.
-How the weight of being "the rock" can lead to a crash.
-Why we need to normalize therapy for both parents.
🎙️ LISTEN TO THE FULL STORY: We recorded an incredibly honest podcast episode about our journey. Search for "The Follow Up: Dads Can Struggle With Postpartum Mental Health Too" on the PedsDocTalk Podcast or click here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pedsdoctalk-podcast-child-health-development/id1501057527?i=1000763760852
#mensmental health #postpartumdepression #postpartumanxiety #dads #parentingsupport #mentalhealthawareness
