Postpartum Progress

Postpartum Depression & Stigma: You Don’t Need to Prove That You’re Worthy

I got an email from a mom this week who, in her story of frustration over the lack of help for postpartum depression, made sure to let me know how successful she is. She’s smart. She has a great job.… Read More...

Published Fri, Sep 16 2011 9:50 AM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, stigmatized, Social Stigmas, mental illness, mental disease, stigma

Feeling Shame? I’ve Got Just the Ticket

Last winter I attended a blogging conference in Nashville called Blissdom. One of the keynote speakers was Brene Brown. I have to admit I hadn’t heard of her, so I had no idea what to expect. Then she opened her mouth and an entire ballroom full...

Published Fri, Sep 30 2011 6:10 AM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, imperfection, self-help, shame, ashamed, Brene Brown

Calling All Women of Color Who Have Had Postpartum Depression or Anxiety

I and my fellow postpartum depression peer advocates are constantly being asked about postpartum depression resources for women of color. It’s very disappointing to me when I always have to respond with either none, or very few. It’s not that...

Published Tue, Nov 15 2011 11:19 AM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, African-Americans & PPD, african american women, Latinas, PPD Among Latinas

How Shame Gets In The Way of Postpartum Depression Recovery

It seems that the majority of my posts end up coming across as discussions on why it is important to reach out for support if you are struggling with a perinatal mood or anxiety disorder like postpartum depression, which makes sense, I guess, since I...

Published Wed, Oct 24 2012 11:47 AM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, PPD, mental illness, stigma, shame

Help Save Massachusetts Program Helping Moms with PPD

I am twice blessed. Not only do I get to be on the board of directors of Postpartum Progress, Inc. and have the honor to work with Katherine, our other directors and an army of Warrior Mom volunteers to help educate and encourage moms suffering from postpartum...

Published Mon, May 11 2015 9:29 AM by NEW! from PostpartumProgress.com

Filed under: Postpartum Depression

You Don’t Have to Be Thankful on Thanksgiving

You don’t have to be thankful today. I know. It’s Thanksgiving. We’re all supposed to sit around the table, hold hands, sing “Kumbaya,” and say what we’re most thankful for while our stomachs growl and we think, “I’d...

Published Thu, Nov 26 2015 5:00 AM by NEW! from PostpartumProgress.com

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, Thanksgiving, holidays

Announcing the Postpartum Progress 2015 Impact Report

We’re so pleased to share some of the things Postpartum Progress was able to accomplish in 2015 thanks to the amazing work of our team, our volunteers, our partners, and our donors. We are continuing to grow and expand our capacity to reach more...

Published Thu, Jan 21 2016 7:36 AM by NEW! from PostpartumProgress.com

Filed under: Postpartum Progress News, Postpartum Progress Inc., impact report, Postpartum Progress non-profit

Why Aren’t We Screening Every Mom?

Yet another study has been published stating that universal depression screening is effective and feasible. This one covered 9000 women and showed that women who were screened in pregnancy were much more likely to get treatment. Once again we see a link...

Published Mon, Jun 06 2016 9:24 AM by NEW! from PostpartumProgress.com

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, screening, anxiety, antenatal depression, Depression and Pregnancy, pregnancy

6 Things Moms Need to Know About Labor & Delivery

Pregnancy is a miracle, they said. You will love your journey, they said. Be grateful, they said. Well I say however magical it can be at times, pregnancy is gross, my friends. That’s right. I’m calling it. There are too many bodily changes...

Published Thu, May 12 2016 9:12 AM by NEW! from PostpartumProgress.com

Filed under: Warrior Moms, Depression and Pregnancy, birth plan, pregnancy, birth, Six Things, pregnancy advice, bonding, labor

Andrea Bates: You Deserve to Celebrate

Hi there, Mama, Happy Mother’s Day. Yes! I know. It’s Mother’s Day. And you’re a mom. Such a fun day to celebrate! It’s a day celebrating you, and your mom before you, and her mom before her – a day for all moms and...

Published Sun, May 08 2016 2:00 PM by NEW! from PostpartumProgress.com

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, postpartum anxiety, Mother's Day Rally for Mental Health, stories, mother's day rally, #momsdayrally

Casie Smiley: Every Dog Has Her Day

Dear New Mama, I had a plan and remarkably, it worked. I wanted to have two children and around two years apart. In the grand scheme of things, it seemed like a good idea. I would be back to work in less time, they would have each other as companions...

Published Sun, May 08 2016 9:00 PM by NEW! from PostpartumProgress.com

Filed under: Mother's Day Rally for Mental Health, Mother's Day, mother's day rally, mother's day rally for moms' mental health. #momsdayrally, Mother's Day Online Rally for Moms' Mental Health

Talking to Your Kids About Postpartum Mood and Anxiety Disorders

[Editor’s Note: Today’s guest post comes from a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who offers sage advice on discussion postpartum mood and anxiety disorders with your children. -Jenna] When you are ready, talking to your child about your experience...

Published Mon, Jul 25 2016 7:00 AM by NEW! from PostpartumProgress.com

Filed under: parenting, Postpartum Depression, parenting postpartum depression, postpartum parenting

What Moms Would Ask Presidential Candidates About Maternal Mental Health

With the Iowa Caucuses officially kicking off the election process today, many moms are thinking about what a new President will mean for maternal mental health care in this country. We know that mental health care needs improvement across the board for...

Published Mon, Feb 01 2016 1:00 PM by NEW! from PostpartumProgress.com

Filed under: Awareness, US Preventive Task Force, politics, presidential election, postpartum depression questions, policy, questions

Warriors

It’s difficult, this life filled with flashbacks and sidebars with a brain dead set on defying you at every turn. Frustratingly so. A life which seems to ebb and flow between complicated and blissfully simple when we think back to the before but...

Published Fri, Oct 23 2015 6:45 AM by NEW! from PostpartumProgress.com

Filed under: Warrior Moms, depression, life, thoughts, warriors

Antenatal depression and antenatal anxiety: Jen’s story

I struggled with undiagnosed antenatal depression and antenatal pregnancy. I felt like such a fraud. My husband and I had planned for this baby. I should have been overjoyed and glowing. Instead I walked around in a fog of self-hatred, irritability, and...

Published Tue, Jun 02 2015 4:07 PM by NEW! from PostpartumProgress.com

Filed under: pregnancy depression, antenatal depression, Depression and Pregnancy, pregnancy

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