16. Her Story: Paige Bellenbaum shares her experience with severe postpartum depression

Published: Feb. 7, 2019, 3:26 a.m.

After the birth of her son, Paige Bellenbaum suffered from severe postpartum depression that almost cost her her own life. Paige shares her journey that included the inability to connect and bond immediately with her son, anxiety, and sleeplessness. While walking down the street in New York City, Paige was ready to jump in front of a bus. Seeing her reflection, Paige didn't recognize herself and immediately went to the hospital with her baby in tow to seek treatment. Paige is now the Chief External Relations Officer of The Motherhood Center of New York, and the mother of two children. She has appeared on the Today Show, Good Morning America, NPR, PBS Newshour and in Women’s Health Magazine, as well as in The Wall Street Journal.