Postpartum Progress

Warrior Mom Conference Re-cap

This past weekend, over 100 Warrior Moms from around the world gathered in Boston for the first ever patient-centered conference on perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. To call it a success would be a massive understatement. We didn’t want it to...

Published Wed, Jul 15 2015 6:01 AM by NEW! from PostpartumProgress.com

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, Warrior Moms, Warrior Moms of Color, Warrior Mom Conference, warriormomcon, postpartum mental illness

Not Today: My Catalyst in Healing from PPD

The show Game of Thrones had not yet released the episodes, but when I started watching the year after I gave birth, there was one scene that stuck with me. Arya is learning the fine art of elegant sword fighting. She is hesitant and clumsy on her feet...

Published Thu, Aug 04 2016 5:19 AM by NEW! from PostpartumProgress.com

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, Healing

Six Quick Self-Care Ideas for Moms

I’m a big fan of self-care. BIG. FAN. Every week I share the tag #selfcaresaturday on Facebook and Twitter, telling people what my plans are for the day and asking, “What are you doing for you today?” Without fail someone will say that...

Published Tue, Mar 01 2016 8:24 AM by NEW! from PostpartumProgress.com

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, self care, postpartum depression self care, postpartum self care, self, PPD self care, Living Self Care, self care PPD

A Letter to My Daughter: I’m Sorry, but Not Sorry

[Editor’s Note: Today’s guest post requires a Tissue Warning. Leslie Froelich writes beautifully about the birth of her twins, the loss of one daughter, and the subsequent battle with postpartum depression. -Jenna] Dear Elizabeth: I can’t...

Published Tue, Feb 16 2016 10:32 AM by NEW! from PostpartumProgress.com

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, Postpartum PTSD, Warrior Moms, grief, guest post, baby loss

Get Nosy: Be Direct When Asking Moms If They Have Postpartum Depression

[Editor’s Note: Today’s guest post comes from a Warrior Mom who wants us to be more direct when we’re talking to new moms about postpartum depression. Her points are very valid and very helpful. -Jenna] Today I’m giving you permission...

Published Mon, Jul 18 2016 7:14 AM by NEW! from PostpartumProgress.com

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, Warrior Moms, guest post, helping others

4 Things I Wish I’d Known About Postpartum Depression

[Editor’s Note: Today’s guest post comes from Warrior Mom Catherine Barber. She lists the things she wish she’d known more about postpartum depression before experiencing it first hand. -Jenna] Our culture celebrates the joys of motherhood...

Published Tue, May 17 2016 9:55 AM by NEW! from PostpartumProgress.com

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, Postpartum Depression Symptoms, Warrior Moms, anxiety, guest post, postpartum depression symptom

Introducing Postpartum Progress Online Peer Support Forums

This has been a long time coming, mamas, but we’re thrilled to introduce Postpartum Progress Online Peer Support Forums! When I started out as the coordinator for our Warrior Mom® Ambassador program, the one thing I wanted was to create online...

Published Mon, Dec 19 2016 8:21 AM by NEW! from PostpartumProgress.com

Filed under: postpartum anxiety, Warrior Moms, Postpartum Progress News, mental health, maternal mental health, postpartum depression., peer support, postpartum depression peer support

Why These Women Are Climbing Out of the Darkness of PPD

This weekend, Postpartum Progress’ 3rd annual Climb Out of the Darkness will take place in cities in towns throughout the world. Some of the women participating, all of whom are survivors of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders like PPD, have shared...

Published Fri, Jun 19 2015 5:42 AM by NEW! from PostpartumProgress.com

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, PPD, postpartum anxiety, Postpartum Progress News, Climb Out of the Darkness

Postpartum Progress Announces Mental Health First Aid Training

Postpartum Progress is thrilled to announce our newest program: the Mental Health First Aid Training Warrior Mom Scholarship! Our Warrior Mom volunteers are at the heart of everything we do. We hear, time and time again, that after sharing stories about...

Published Mon, Sep 28 2015 7:00 AM by NEW! from PostpartumProgress.com

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, PPD, Postpartum Progress News, Advocacy, education, training

When PPD Makes It Hard to Bond with Your Baby

In the delivery room back in 2005, I remember that blissful hour after our son was born when the doctors and nurses left the room to allow my husband and me to bond with our newborn baby boy. I was exhausted, but not in pain, thanks to my epidural. We’d...

Published Wed, Nov 05 2014 10:56 AM by NEW! from PostpartumProgress.com

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, breastfeeding, depression during pregnancy, stories

Ultra Marathon Swim for PPD Stops Short But Still Succeeds

Sara and Jeff Tow had to be pulled from the water last night more than halfway through their 50-mile swim across Lake Michigan to raise awareness and funding for postpartum depression. They were just 11 miles short of their goal. The Detroit Free Press...

Published Thu, Aug 16 2012 11:17 AM by Postpartum Progress

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

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

Couple To Tackle 50 Mile Swim To Raise Postpartum Depression Awareness

In just a few weeks, Sara Binkley-Tow and her husband Jeff will be putting their lives on the line and tackling a massive challenge to raise awareness for postpartum depression and money for PPD support organizations. They will be swimming more than 50...

Published Fri, Jul 20 2012 8:21 AM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, Sara Binkley-Tow, Through the Blue

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

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