Paula Doress-Worters, an Author of ‘Our Bodies, Ourselves,’ Dies at 87

The New York TimesTuesday, March 17, 2026 at 12:00:59 AM
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  • What Happened

    Paula Doress-Worters, a prominent author known for her work on ‘Our Bodies, Ourselves,’ has passed away at the age of 87. She was a pioneering voice in discussing postpartum depression during a time when such topics were often stigmatized, using her own experiences to inform her research and writing.

  • Why It Matters

    Doress-Worters' contributions have had a lasting impact on women's health discourse, helping to destigmatize mental health issues related to childbirth and empowering countless women to seek help and share their experiences.

— via World Pulse Now AI Editorial System

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