As many as 25 percent of new moms experience postpartum depression (PPD). Today — although it's extremely expensive — the FDA has approved the first-ever drug specifically for PPD.
Susan Swindell Day
Susan Day is the editor in chief for this award-winning publication and all-things Nashville Parent digital creative. She's also an Equity actress, screenwriter and a mom of four amazing kids.
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