Postpartum rage is real, common, and rarely talked about. Dr. Emma Basch explains what it is, why it happens, and why feeling this way does not make you a bad mom.

Congratulations – you’re pregnant! Perhaps you’ve spent years seeking fertility treatment, are pregnant after a loss or relied on a gamete donor or gestational carrier, or maybe conceiving without intervention was simple for you. You’ve scheduled your OB or midwife appointment and are diligently taking your prenatal vitamins. But are you taking care of your emotional health?