Postpartum Progress

Jennifer Gaskell: On Postpartum Depression’s Black Clouds of Despair

Dear new mom, I know how tough today is for you. You feel this pressure to be “on” and get all dressed up for church and brunch out at a restaurant when all you want to do is stay in bed and get some rest. Today is a bittersweet anniversary for me. It...

Published Sun, May 13 2012 2:17 PM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, Mother's Day Rally for Mental Health, Jennifer Gaskell: On Postpartum Depression's Black Clouds of Despair

Erin Margolin: On What You Should Know About Antenatal Depression

Dear Precious New Mama: First off, you should know I’m writing this as my 6-month-old daughter screams her head off in her crib. She’s been fed, has a fresh diaper on, she’s not sick, and I’m letting her cry it out because she’s...

Published Sun, May 13 2012 3:19 PM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, Mother's Day Rally for Mental Health, Erin Margolin

An Unexpected Weaning Leads to Postpartum Depression

I’m very pleased to welcome my buddy Angela England of Untrained Housewife to Postpartum Progress today to talk about struggling with depression after weaning … a weaning that she wasn’t ready for and didn’t expect. Six months...

Published Mon, Jul 02 2012 9:31 AM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, breastfeeding, weaning and hormones, breastfeeding depression, breast feeding, weaning

How Doctor Behavior May Affect Postpartum Depression Research

In a recent post on the statistics of postpartum depression in the US and Australia, I received a comment that I felt was very important to share with all of you. The reader shared her belief that one thing scientists will find when they DO track the...

Published Fri, Jul 06 2012 6:46 AM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Postpartum Depression Research, Postpartum Depression, statistics of postpartum depression

5 Beliefs You Should Avoid If You Want To Be A Happy Mom

Over at my Something Fierce column on Babble I’m sharing the five beliefs of moms who practice Intense Parenting. I think those of you with PPD and anxiety need to know about these beliefs, since researchers have found they lead to mothers being...

Published Wed, Jul 11 2012 11:02 AM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Postpartum Depression

When Postpartum Depression Rises Up Out of the Buried Traumas of Childhood

I was having dinner with a friend the other night, and she was sharing with me some real concerns about someone she knew who had been extremely anxious since her now 2.5-year-old girl was born. My friend described a mom… Read More...

Published Mon, Aug 29 2011 7:50 AM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, trauma child, adopted, abandonment, abuse childhood, attachment disorder

ABC’s Medical Editor to Host Twitter Chat on Postpartum Depression

I’m very excited to be part of a Twitter chat next week with Dr. Richard Besser, who is the Medical Editor for ABC News and also a pediatrician. Dr. Besser hosts Twitter chats every Tuesday on a wide variety of… Read More...

Published Fri, Sep 23 2011 6:25 AM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, post partum depression, postnatal depression, baby blues, Awareness, Dr Richard Besser

Why Americans Don’t Want To Discuss Depression With Their Doctors

A fascinating new study finds that a large chunk of Americans would rather not discuss symptoms of depression with their doctors. According to Health.com, “43% of people would keep their depression symptoms to themselves during a doctor’s appointment...

Published Fri, Sep 16 2011 8:55 AM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Treatment, Postpartum Depression, post partum depression, Postpartum Progress News, Medication and Postpartum Depression, antidepressants, effects of depression, depression

A Warrior Mom In the Olympics & More PPD News You Can Use

Just back from a much-needed vacation and want to catch you up on the latest news from the world of postpartum depression: A small study has found that women with postpartum depression have higher levels of a chemical called glutamate in their brains...

Published Fri, Jul 20 2012 8:52 AM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, PPD, Postpartum Resource Center of New York, Lashinda Demus, Kendra Wilkinson

One In Five Get Postpartum Depression: Numbers Too Big To Ignore

I’ve been saying for years that I believe more women in the US get postpartum depression than the oft-quoted “1 in 8.” That statistic is based on data from the CDC that found a range of anywhere from 11 to 20% of moms get PPD. Most people...

Published Tue, Jul 03 2012 6:55 AM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Postpartum Depression Research, Postpartum Depression, postnatal depression, Postpartum Depression Statistics, postnatal depression statistics

On Owning Your Struggle with Postpartum Depression

So proud to have Warrior Mom Brittany with us today, sharing her story and why she’s not afraid to be open about her struggle with postpartum depression. I have dreamed my entire life of becoming a mom. Some of my fondest memories as a child are...

Published Fri, Jun 29 2012 9:44 AM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, Warrior Mom

How Does Psychotherapy for Postpartum Depression Work, Anyway?

Whether you’re considering or getting therapy for postpartum depression or any other mental health issue, you’re going to love this clear explanation of how psychotherapy works and why it helps from Kate Kripke: Lately in my office I have...

Published Thu, Feb 23 2012 6:20 AM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, therapy, talk therapy, what is psychotherapy, psychotherapy

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...

Published Thu, Dec 10 2015 7:58 AM by NEW! from PostpartumProgress.com

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, mental health, relationship problems, boundaries, postpartum depression relationships

PPD Training for Georgia Healthcare Providers

Are you in Georgia? Want me to come see you? Then you should know about Project Healthy Moms. Through this program I’ve been traveling the state speaking to med school students and others about postpartum depression and other perinatal mood and...

Published Tue, Sep 18 2012 1:54 PM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, PPD, postpartum depression training, Awareness, Georgia

A Working Model of OBGYN & Pediatrician Screening for Postpartum Depression

[Editor’s Note: Today we’re excited to have an amazing post by Lucy J Puryear, M.D., Associate Professor at Baylor College of Medicine. With all the talk we’ve had regarding the US Preventive Task Force’s recommendation to screen...

Published Fri, Mar 04 2016 7:00 AM by NEW! from PostpartumProgress.com

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, screening, postpartum depression treatment, postpartum depression screening, PPD screening, pediatricians, postpartum depression pediatricians, universal screening, mandatory screening, Postpartum Depression Screening Scale, pediatrician, postpartum depression pediatrician

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