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The Catastrophizing of Postpartum Anxiety

Anxiety left unchecked turns everything into a crisis. My postpartum anxiety mainly centered around my daughters. I was convinced that each cough, each fever and every infection was the one that would send my daughters into the hospital. I constantly...

Published Thu, Oct 08 2015 10:00 AM by NEW! from PostpartumProgress.com

Filed under: parenting, postpartum anxiety, anxiety

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

Mommy Shoes – Parenting While Recovering From PPD

Please welcome Mirjam Rose to Postpartum Progress today, as she shares her experience of parenting while recovering from PPD. Mirjam is an elementary school teacher and blogger who lives in the Netherlands with her husband and three children. She has...

Published Sat, Jan 31 2015 7:00 AM by NEW! from PostpartumProgress.com

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, women of color

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

Developing Depression After Weaning From Breastfeeding

Over the years, I have heard from many women whose postpartum experiences were just fine until they stopped breastfeeding. It is rare, however, for me to find any research on the topic of depression after weaning, or a personal story about it. So I was...

Published Thu, Feb 23 2012 7:30 AM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: breastfeeding, weaning and hormones, weaning depression, breastfeeding 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

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

Postpartum Depression And Relationships: Treating the Whole Family

Moms who suffer with postpartum depression and anxiety feel alone. Almost always. They feel misunderstood, unseen, isolated and lost. Moms who suffer with a perinatal mood or anxiety disorder feel, when they sit in my office, like they are in battle all...

Published Tue, May 29 2012 7:15 AM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, post partum depression, PPD, postpartum relationship, marriage postpartum

Please Support Jenny’s Light

I need you to support Jenny’s Light, and here’s why: They are a major sponsor of Postpartum Progress. MAJOR. If they didn’t support us, we might not even be here. That’s how important they are. Thus far, their sponsorship has helped...

Published Mon, Jun 04 2012 6:50 PM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, Jenny's Light

Frelle: On The Variety of Symptoms of Postpartum Depression

Dear New Mom, “Sometimes, reaching out and taking someone’s hand is the beginning of a journey. At other times, it is allowing another to take yours.” ~Vera Nazarian One of the most misunderstood parts of motherhood is the emotional roller-coaster you...

Published Sun, May 13 2012 7:00 PM by Postpartum Progress

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

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

Postpartum Progress A Finalist For UK Mental Health Hero Awards

I just mentioned this over on our Facebook page but I wanted to make sure to say it here as well: Postpartum Progress has been shortlisted for the UK’s Mental Health Hero Awards, which is quite lovely. I have no idea how we came to be on the list...

Published Thu, Mar 22 2012 6:42 PM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Postpartum Depression

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

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

Minority Mothers: Will You Tell Us About Your Postpartum Mental Health Experience?

Attention Warrior Moms of Color: Did you know Postpartum Progress wants to hear from you? We do! We are currently conducting a survey to find out how we can better support and serve women of color who are pregnant and new moms. Our goal with the survey...

Published Mon, Dec 29 2014 6:00 AM by NEW! from PostpartumProgress.com

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, maternal health, pregnancy, minority mental health, survey, minority mothers, minority women

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