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Kathleen Schmidt: On Feeling Like You Can’t Be A Mother

Dear New Mom, I wish someone had written a letter like this to me after the birth of my son (now and daughter (now 4). Right now, it may feel as though you are trapped in someone else’s body, mourning the version of yourself that existed before your baby...

Published Sun, May 13 2012 11:10 AM by Postpartum Progress

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

Lauren Hale: On The Journey of Postpartum Depression

Dear new moms: When you go on a journey, you have a starting point. Sometimes you have a destination, sometimes you don’t. Regardless of your destination or lack thereof, there is always a starting point. A place to which you hope to eventually...

Published Sun, May 13 2012 12:12 PM by Postpartum Progress

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

Katie Sluiter: On Hating Yourself During Postpartum Depression

Dear You: I know you. Whether you are a brand new mom, or a fifth-time mom, have feelings that something is not quite right … Where you are a dad or spouse searching for answers or resources for why your lovely wife is being so damn mean or angry...

Published Sun, May 13 2012 1:15 PM by Postpartum Progress

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

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

Robin Farr: On Being Worthy of Celebration This Mother’s Day

Dear new mom, Mother’s Day is a very tough day when the last thing you want to do is celebrate your mothering. I know, because last year I wanted Mother’s Day to pass me by completely. I couldn’t bear to be celebrated for something I felt so profoundly...

Published Sun, May 13 2012 4:21 PM by Postpartum Progress

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

Jenni Chiu: On Replacing the Judgy Pants With Talky Pants

Dear new mom, Your world is officially rocked. You have been handed a squishy, little, mewling babe. This baby is probably angelic and terrifying at the same time. Along with this baby, you have unknowingly been handed “judgy pants.” Unfortunately...

Published Sun, May 13 2012 5:00 PM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, postpartum psychosis, Mother's Day Rally for Mental Health, Jenny Chiu, Mommy Nani Booboo

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

Join Me Next Week In A Free Postpartum Depression Webinar

I’m happy to be one of the guest speakers at the Hudson Valley Birth Network’s Spring Conference tomorrow. Already in my hotel room in Elmsford, NY, and almost took a nap after my super busy day yesterday with the Mother’s Day Rally...

Published Mon, May 14 2012 2:11 PM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Postpartum Depression

Updating Postpartum Depression Resources – IMPORTANT

It’s that time of year again. Time to update our postpartum depression resources on Postpartum Progress. Our listings are an invaluable resource to moms around the country, and the world, seeking help. You are a very important part of creating them...

Published Mon, May 21 2012 7:46 AM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Support Groups, postpartum depression listing, postpartum depression group, postpartum depression resources, postpartum depression list, postpartum depression help, postpartum depression support groups

Postpartum Progress To Kick Off Its New Warrior Mom Book Club in June

Please read the following message from Amber Koter-Puline, awesome Warrior Mom and blogger at Beyond Postpartum. She’s going to be leading Postpartum Progress’ new Warrior Mom Book Club. I’m so thrilled we’re going to be doing...

Published Mon, May 21 2012 9:14 AM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, Postpartum Progress News, postpartum depression books, Warrior Mom Book Club

NY Postpartum Depression Awareness Campaign Says “Ask the Question”

The Nassau County Department of Health Perinatal Services Network, in collaboration with Zucker Hillside Hospital and several other organizations, has created a new public service campaign on postpartum depression called “Ask the Question.”...

Published Mon, May 21 2012 8:26 AM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, Awareness, postpartum depression awareness, Zucker Hillside Hospital

The Difference Between Postpartum Depression & Normal New Mom Stress

Postpartum depression may be common, but it’s not normal. It’s NOT normal for a woman to suffer in new motherhood. It is not normal for her to feel anxious most of the time, it is not normal for her to feel overwhelmed most of the time, and...

Published Tue, May 22 2012 7:13 AM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, post partum depression, Postpartum Depression Symptoms, baby blues, postpartum signs, postpartum depression signs, postpartum adjustment

On Bei Bei Shuai & How We Don’t Help Pregnant Mothers With Depression

A pregnant woman tries to commit suicide. She lives. Her baby does not. Now Bei Bei Shuai is being charged with murder. Yesterday on Babble, I wrote about how our society speaks out of both sides of its mouth when it comes to pregnant mothers and depression...

Published Wed, May 23 2012 7:02 AM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: suicide prevention, suicide, antenatal depression, Depression and Pregnancy, Bei Bei Shuai, suicide attempt, depression during pregnancy

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