Postpartum Progress

An Unplanned C-Section Sets Off Postpartum Depression for One Mom

[Editor’s Note: Today we’re running a two-post series on c-sections and how they affected two moms differently. First up we have Contributing Writer Carrie London. Her c-section wasn’t planned and left her feeling all kinds of things...

Published Tue, Apr 12 2016 9:31 AM by NEW! from PostpartumProgress.com

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, Postpartum PTSD, traumatic childbirth, c-section

We Love Our Warrior Mom Ambassadors!

We often hear Postpartum Progress referred to as “a blog.” Postpartum Progress is so much more than that. It’s a non-profit, a network dedicated to erasing the stigma surrounding maternal mental illness. We’re your sisters...

Published Mon, Apr 11 2016 12:40 PM by NEW! from PostpartumProgress.com

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, Postpartum Progress volunteers, postpartum depression volunteer, PPD volunteer, Warrior Mom Ambassador, volunteers

I Didn’t Want My Baby

[Editor’s Note: Today’s guest post comes from Jessica LaBonte. She bravely admits what many mothers only think in their darkest moments. -Jenna] Sleep when the baby sleeps. The advice given to women around the world since the beginning of...

Published Fri, Apr 08 2016 8:26 AM by NEW! from PostpartumProgress.com

Filed under: postpartum anxiety, breastfeeding, anxiety symptoms, postpartum insomnia, insomnia, birth control

The Perfect Storm: PPD, PPA, *** Reduction Surgery, and Breastfeeding Stuggles

[Editor’s Note: Today’s guest post comes from Samantha Konikoff. Her unique experience might help you feel less guilt about your unique experience. -Jenna] From the time I was a kid, I always remember just thinking having a baby was “easy...

Published Thu, Apr 07 2016 9:13 AM by NEW! from PostpartumProgress.com

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, postpartum anxiety, breastfeeding, breast reduction

It Took an EKG in the ER for Me to Be Diagnosed with Postpartum Depression

[Editor’s Note: Today’s guest post is from Melissa Jacobowitz. Her experience in searching for a diagnosis took her longer than it should have or could have. Maybe it mirrors your own. -Jenna] When my son was a baby, my husband and I always...

Published Wed, Apr 06 2016 9:40 AM by NEW! from PostpartumProgress.com

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, panic attack, postpartum depression diagnosis

Bed Rest and Depression

Last month the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) released a list of “Five More Things Physicians and Patients Should Question” when it comes to OBGYN procedures. It’s an addition to their Choose Wisely campaign...

Published Mon, Apr 04 2016 8:30 AM by NEW! from PostpartumProgress.com

Filed under: pregnancy depression, antenatal depression, Depression and Pregnancy, depression during pregnancy, bed rest

The Importance of Sharing Your Postpartum Story

As a contributing writer to the Postpartum Progress blog, I can tell you that I often find it overwhelming, the amount of people I am reaching. I remember when I was in the depths of postpartum depression, and I would find myself up at three o’clock...

Published Fri, Apr 01 2016 6:57 AM by NEW! from PostpartumProgress.com

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, Warrior Moms, sharing your story

My Experience with Postpartum Psychosis, Hospitalization, and Recovery

[Editor’s Note: Today we present a really important guest post from Kristina Dulaney. It’s important not just because it talks about postpartum psychosis, one of the postpartum mood and anxiety disorders with the most stigma, but because she...

Published Thu, Mar 31 2016 10:24 AM by NEW! from PostpartumProgress.com

Filed under: postpartum psychosis, hospitalization, ppp

I Wish I Had Asked for Help

[Editor’s Note: Today’s guest post comes from Laura Birks, a freelance writer in New Jersey and mom to twins. You might identify with her story in the way that she refused to ask for help. Too many of us won’t let go of our pride to...

Published Tue, Mar 29 2016 7:47 AM by NEW! from PostpartumProgress.com

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, having twins, pregnancy with twins, moms of multiples, multiple birth, mothers of multiples, postpartum depression multiples, multiples, twins

Thank You, Warrior Moms

I’ve spent the week in San Jose at the NTEN Non-Profit Technology Conference learning all sorts of ways to utilize technology to help mamas in need. I’ve learned so much in these three days, let me tell you. My brain is full of new forms of...

Published Fri, Mar 25 2016 4:32 PM by NEW! from PostpartumProgress.com

Filed under: Warrior Moms

Join With Warrior Moms Around the World For Change: Announcing PPD ACT™

It would have really helped if I had known all of my risk factors ahead of getting postpartum anxiety. Maybe that whole hell could have been prevented. I mean, what if someone had said to me, “You have a high likelihood of getting this, so...

Published Mon, Mar 21 2016 10:53 AM by NEW! from PostpartumProgress.com

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, Apple, PPD ACT, Apple ResearchKit App

Take Your Health into Your Hands: Join the BFD Study with Iodine’s Start App

Iodine’s Start App and BFD Study Postpartum Progress is excited to be continuing its partnership with Iodine, the creators of an app for your iOS smartphone called Start that helps you track your progress when starting a new anti-depressant. We...

Published Fri, Mar 18 2016 9:00 AM by NEW! from PostpartumProgress.com

Filed under: Postpartum Depression Research, Postpartum Depression, medication, Start app, Iodine

A Takeaway from NatCon16: The Continued Conversation of Patient Experience & Peer Support

[Editor’s Note: Last week, Postpartum Progress attended NatCon16, held March 7-9th in Las Vegas. Our Program Manager for Education and Training was invited by the National Council for Behavioral Health to attend as a “Twitter Ambassador,”...

Published Thu, Mar 17 2016 10:30 AM by NEW! from PostpartumProgress.com

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, mental health, peer support, National Council for Behavioral Health

Knowing When You Need Help

I read an article on Facebook this week about a mother who was holding her newborn child and burst into tears. She was horrified. She didn’t want to open up to anyone about it. When she finally did reach out she was told that “it’s normal”...

Published Tue, Mar 15 2016 9:32 AM by NEW! from PostpartumProgress.com

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, Warrior Moms, Warrior Mom

Postpartum Progress Has Voice Heard at #NatCon16

[Editor’s Note: This past week, Postpartum Progress attended NatCon16, held March 7-9th in Las Vegas. Our Program Manager for Education and Training was invited by the National Council for Behavioral Health to attend as a “Twitter Ambassador...

Published Mon, Mar 14 2016 8:40 AM by NEW! from PostpartumProgress.com

Filed under: Postpartum Progress News, #NatCon16

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