Why We Need to Screen Dads For Postpartum Depression

I had Emily Oster on the podcast, and we talked about something that doesn’t get nearly enough attention: postpartum depression in dads. It’s more common than many people realize, which is why I love the idea of making a plan before the baby even arrives. Put mental health check-ins on the calendar for those first few weeks postpartum, and consider having everyone in the household take a free depression screening. We spend so much time preparing for the baby. We need to make sure we’re checking on the parents, too. 🩷 Proactive women: book your Collabora… Video by YouTube channel.