(Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune) “I don’t want young moms— new moms— to think this is the norm,” said Evi Figgat, who suffered from maternal anxiety resulting in bouts of insomnia, rage and racing thoughts during her first pregnancy with her son. Before the birth of her daughter, Elinor, 5 months, Figgat was given Zoloft which eased her anxiety.
Becky Jacobs is a Report for America corps member and writes about women’s issues and the status of women in Utah for The Salt Lake Tribune.