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I’m Ready to Do Battle: Moving Forward After a Maternal Suicide
[Editor’s Note: Today’s guest post comes from Tabitha Grassmid. She was a friend and in the same postpartum support group as a mom who recently died due to suicide during her battle with postpartum mood and anxiety disorders. -Jenna] Since...
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Wed, Dec 30 2015 6:30 AM
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Finding the Good After a Loss to Suicide
Our community feels a little lost, a little angry, a little unsettled right now in light of the loss of a mama to postpartum depression. We’ve been talking about it and how the loss to suicide of Sasha Hettich has affected us on our Facebook page...
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Tue, Dec 29 2015 10:44 AM
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To the Mama with a Brand New Baby This Christmas
He’s beautiful. He’s just perfect, mama. You did such a great job. I’m so proud of you for enduring pregnancy and childbirth and bringing this perfect little being into the world. But, oh mama, be gentle with you this holiday. You’re...
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Wed, Dec 23 2015 8:32 AM
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New Study Lends Hope to a Future with Universal Screening for PPD
We know that screening moms for symptoms of postpartum mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs) is key to identifying the mothers who need help and referrals. New York City recently announced they’re mandating screening for all moms. We celebrate that...
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Fri, Dec 18 2015 7:00 AM
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Postpartum Depression Screening Scale
Both Sides Now: Having a Baby After a PMAD
[Editor’s Note: Today we have a beautiful, encouraging post from Graeme Seabrook who recently had another baby after experiencing a postpartum mood and anxiety disorder after her first child’s birth. Many moms wonder how they’ll feel...
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Thu, Dec 17 2015 8:49 AM
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having a baby
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Second Baby
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having child after PPD
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having another baby
Things That Don’t Matter When You Have a Newborn
It is easy in this day and age to get bogged down with what everyone else tells us we should be doing when we bring our baby home for the first time. As soon as we cross the threshold, we read and are told what should matter to us. It can be overwhelming...
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Wed, Dec 16 2015 7:00 AM
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Postpartum Depression
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coping with stress
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newborns
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Antidepressants During Pregnancy & Autism: A New Study
Making the decision to get treatment for postpartum depression is hard. Making the decision whether to take antidepressants during pregnancy is even harder. I know. I’ve done both. Any time either of my kids has a problem or shows a vulnerability...
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Tue, Dec 15 2015 9:01 AM
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antidepressants
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autism
When December Doesn’t Make You Merry
This time of year is one of the most difficult for anyone living with depression, anxiety, or other mood disorders. Expectations, along with reminders for what makes a wonderful holiday season surround us around the clock. Have you baked your cookies...
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Mon, Dec 14 2015 9:27 AM
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holidays
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tips for postpartum depression
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surviving
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postpartum anxiety tips
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tips
The Necessity of Boundaries
There is something that I have to do with someone in my life, and it makes me anxious. As much as I know that what I have to do is necessary, I am nervous. But I know that for us to continue to have a relationship, our interaction must change. When I...
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Thu, Dec 10 2015 7:58 AM
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mental health
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relationship problems
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boundaries
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postpartum depression relationships
12 Adult Coloring Books for Moms with Postpartum Mood Disorders
If you’re looking for a quality, helpful gift for a mom in your life who is battling postpartum depression, let me suggest something: a coloring book. No, not one featuring the characters her kids’ favorite TV shows. Adult coloring books,...
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Tue, Dec 08 2015 5:00 AM
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Cling to Something While Fighting PPD
I continuously see post after post on the internet of lists of things I don’t know about this disorder, that disorder, having a baby, going back to work after having a baby. I’m sure they’re all true. I’m sure no one told me these...
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Mon, Dec 07 2015 10:22 AM
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coping with postpartum depression
Battling PPD During the Holidays
[Editor’s Note: The holidays can feel hard for any new mom, but especially so for one in the throes of postpartum depression and anxiety. Kelly Bailey went through it last year and bravely shares her story here today. Thank you, Kelly. -Jenna] One...
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Thu, Dec 03 2015 8:38 AM
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grief
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holidays
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PPD career
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coping with postpartum anxiety
#ILoveYourMotherhood: Because We Do Love Your Motherhood!
Today we’re launching a new hashtag on Instagram: #ILoveYourMotherhood! (Did you know we’re on Instagram? We are! Follow us!) As you may know, we’ve worked hard over the past month to grow our account on Instagram. Not just by numbers...
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Wed, Dec 02 2015 1:42 PM
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#ILoveYourMotherhood
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We’re Researching ACEs and PPD, and We Need Your Help
Dear Warrior Moms, If you have been around these parts for awhile, you know that Postpartum Progress is an amazingly strong, supportive, ass-kicking group of women. We have all walked through incredibly dark times, are currently walking through them,...
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Tue, Dec 01 2015 9:05 AM
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ACEs and PMADs
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ACEs and PPD
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Adverse Childhood Experiences and postpartum depression
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ACEs
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Adverse Childhood Experiences
Dear Hayden, It’s Okay If You Don’t Feel Radiant
Current headline: “Hayden Pantierre Looks Radiant in First Appearance Since Entering Treatment for Postpartum Depression.” Dear Hayden, Hello. I am so glad that you’re looking radiant, though I don’t know what that means. Here’s...
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Tue, Dec 01 2015 8:16 AM
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Hayden Panettiere postpartum depression
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