By Kimberly Zapata I was in the bathroom, enjoying a few moments of much needed silence and solitude, when my phone rang. I didn’t hear it. My cell is always set to silent. But I saw the number pop up on my FitBit. It was my son’s pediatrician. I should have answered. I knew why … Continue reading What Really Happens When You Fail A Postpartum Depression Screening
Category: Postpartum Depression
The Reason I Kept My Postpartum Depression A Secret
By Kimberly Zapata I knew I was struggling with postpartum depression when my daughter was just six weeks old. I was cried every day, and tossed and turned every night. I was nervous and anxious, and I was suicidal. But instead of talking to my husband or reaching out for help, I suffered in silence. … Continue reading The Reason I Kept My Postpartum Depression A Secret
Greater Than: Illness 