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This article discusses the impact of postpartum depression on maternal mental health and child wellbeing. It highlights the increased rates of postpartum depression during the pandemic and the challenges in accessing treatment. The article emphasizes the importance of structural changes, such as paid parental leave, in improving maternal mental health and subsequently benefiting the health of children. It also addresses the need for advocacy to expand access to paid parental leave in the United States, as it currently lags behind other high-income countries. The article concludes by urging physicians to advocate for paid parental leave to create a more equitable healthcare system. [Extracted from the article]