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Fighting Stigma with Climb Out of the Darkness

As I spend time talking to folks around the country about why they should support the efforts of Climb Out of the Darkness, I’ve been asked the same question. But why fight stigma? Stigma is a public and collective perception of something that often...

Published Thu, Jun 16 2016 8:17 AM by NEW! from PostpartumProgress.com

Filed under: Climb Out of the Darkness, #climbout, Climb Out

All Mothers Deserve Our Support

Tyra Banks welcomed her first child, a son, into the world last week. She announced his birth initially via her Instagram; simply a pictures of a newborn hat and a statement saying that the little miracle baby resembles both of his parents. She, then...

Published Mon, Feb 01 2016 9:10 AM by NEW! from PostpartumProgress.com

Filed under: motherhood, good mother, infertility, In the Media, infertility treatment, surrogate, infertility depression, surrogacy, infertility and depression, tyra banks

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

It’s Okay To Say No

If you’ve ever found yourself overwhelmed by commitment and struggling with anxiety as a result, this post is for you. Dear Mamas everywhere, It’s OKAY to say NO. I’m in a place right now where I’m feeling pretty overwhelmed...

Published Tue, May 19 2015 8:22 AM by NEW! from PostpartumProgress.com

Filed under: postpartum anxiety, mental health, anxiety

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

Good News on Postpartum Psychosis & Postpartum OCD

It’s Friday and there’s lots of news going on out there about postpartum depression, postpartum psychosis, postpartum OCD and postpartum PTSD, so let’s do a news roundup, shall we? 1.. Postpartum Psychosis Can Be Prevented in High Risk...

Published Fri, Jun 15 2012 8:32 AM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Postpartum Depression Research, Postpartum Depression, postpartum psychosis, Postpartum OCD, Postpartum PTSD, infertility

Lindsay Maloan: On Why A Mother’s Arms Are Home

Dear New Mom, Those shiny sitcoms and commercials that are flashing before you right now? They aren’t real. You are real. These waves of emotions rushing over you, pulling you along like a current…happy, sad, overwhelmed, uncomfortable, tired...

Published Sun, May 13 2012 6:00 PM by Postpartum Progress

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

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

Postpartum Depression and Breastfeeding Challenges: The Connection

I have recently had a number of moms come to my practice because of sudden symptoms of postpartum depression or anxiety at the time of weaning from breastfeeding. Some of these moms have chosen to wean, some are weaning because of milk supply, illness...

Published Tue, Jul 31 2012 6:56 AM by Postpartum Progress

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

Struggling Against the Currents of Postpartum Depression

Today I’m so pleased to share an interview with postpartum depression survivor Sara Binkley-Tow from Moms Bloom. She’s the Warrior Mom who, with her husband, recently attempted to swim 50 miles across Lake Michigan to raise awareness of postpartum...

Published Thu, Aug 23 2012 7:15 AM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, PPD, postpartum depression awareness, Through the Blue, Sara Tow

Postpartum Depression: How To Find Emotional Balance

I have just returned from the annual Postpartum Support International Conference in Seattle. Amidst all of the outstanding talks and invaluable information that was passed along was an underlying message that, I know, we have all heard many, many times…...

Published Mon, Sep 19 2011 9:45 AM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, health, Alternative Treatments, health wellness, body balance, holistic health, mind body

Does Postpartum Depression Lead to Bipolar Disorder?

Does postpartum depression lead to bipolar disorder? No, but you might mistakenly think that if you read some of the headlines this week. Lots of media outlets reported that severe postpartum mental illness, including postpartum depression, is linked...

Published Fri, Dec 09 2011 9:08 AM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Postpartum Bipolar, postpartum psychosis, bipolar

Warrior Mom Book Club: Inconsolable by Marrit Ingman

The following is a conversation between members of the Warrior Mom Book Club after reading Inconsolable by Marrit Ingman, the latest in our maternal-mental-health-related reads. You can visit the author’s website at http://www.marrit.info/. Welcome...

Published Wed, Nov 05 2014 10:06 PM by NEW! from PostpartumProgress.com

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, Warrior Moms, motherhood, support

Stand Together for Moms With Postpartum Depression & Anxiety

Three years ago Postpartum Progress started an event called Climb Out of the Darkness®. We had no idea what it would become. We only knew we needed an event that would bring together moms from around the country and around the world who wanted to stand...

Published Tue, May 26 2015 9:31 AM by NEW! from PostpartumProgress.com

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, Climb Out of the Darkness

Raivon Lee: Mother’s Day — It’s MINE!

Mother’s Day — Oh how I’ve hated you, how I’ve misunderstood you. Since becoming a mom, Mother’s Day sends shivers up, down and around my spine. This will be my third — time flies. Prior to motherhood, when I was much younger,...

Published Sun, May 10 2015 3:00 PM by NEW! from PostpartumProgress.com

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

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