Postpartum Progress

When Relationships Worsen After Mothers Recover From Postpartum Depression

The women who I see in my office constantly amaze me. These women work hard. They ask themselves difficult questions and do their best to uncover the answers that resonate most for them. They face their fears head-on. They exemplify a braveness that comes...

Published Wed, Feb 08 2012 9:18 AM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, husband, relationship, spouse

9 Ways To Beat Back The Winter Blues For Moms With Postpartum Depression

If you recognized yourself in my story about winter blues, seasonal affective disorder and postpartum depression this weekend, then my goal is to be able to offer you some hope. Here are nine things that can help you fight against seasonal depression...

Published Mon, Jan 30 2012 11:19 AM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, seasonal affective disorder, seasonal depression, winter blues

The Intensity of Postpartum Depression

From Postpartum Progress contributor Robin Farr, author of Farewell Stranger and postpartum depression survivor … I’m going to ask you a question that might make you wonder whether I’ve gone nuts. Or maybe not. Maybe you’ll know exactly what I mean...

Published Wed, Jan 18 2012 11:01 AM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, post partum depression

Guest Post: Depression Lies

This post, submitted by a woman who wishes to remain anonymous, is a powerful one. Within her words, she lays bare her soul and expresses a journey many of us know all too well. The theme of her story? Depression lies. And lie it does, fiercely. To us...

Published Thu, Oct 15 2015 5:30 AM by NEW! from PostpartumProgress.com

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, intrusive thoughts, hallucinations

Adult Time-Outs: Lessons From Postpartum Rage

As part of my recovery from PPD, I learned through lots of expensive therapy that I also experienced what’s called postpartum rage. What could be a simple annoyance to a regular person could send me flying off the handle. My rage manifested itself...

Published Tue, Dec 09 2014 2:30 AM by NEW! from PostpartumProgress.com

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, postpartum anxiety, postpartum rage

Can Twitter & Facebook Identify Postpartum Depression?

The researchers are on to us, friends. They’ve started to become interested in the impact social media can have on postpartum depression and anxiety, in terms of both identifying moms who might suffer and supporting them when they do. The MGH Center...

Published Sat, Feb 09 2013 9:28 AM by NEW! from PostpartumProgress.com

Filed under: Postpartum Depression Research, Postpartum Depression, Facebook, Twitter

How The VA Healthcare System Can Help Pregnant and Postpartum Veterans pt.2

Yesterday I wrote part one of my experience with the Department of Veterans Affairs mental healthcare system as a pregnant mother and veteran, giving my initial suggestion as to how they can improve their quality of care. You can read it here, and the...

Published Fri, Nov 14 2014 10:45 AM by NEW! from PostpartumProgress.com

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, postpartum, pregnancy, maternal mental health, women veterans, veterans

Fighting Against Mom Smackdowns

Most of the time, when I comment about parenting issues, it’s those that are related to postpartum depression, whether it’s breastfeeding, or medication, or sleeping through the night. It’s tough as all get-out to be a mom with PPD,...

Published Wed, Sep 26 2012 10:26 AM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: parenting, Postpartum Depression, PPD

My Wishes for Warrior Moms This Season

Thank you for another year of conversation, and courage, and women supporting women through postpartum depression and all other perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. I hope each and every one of you have the best holiday season you can have. Even if it’s...

Published Fri, Dec 21 2012 7:30 AM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, Warrior Moms, Postpartum Progress News

How “Motherstress” Affects Moms with PPD

Welcome to Day Two of the WMBC review of postpartum depression book The Ghost in the House. Amber: Yesterday we talked about the reading of the book itself and the way that layering a mood disorder like postpartum depression onto the already constant...

Published Wed, Dec 05 2012 9:15 AM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Postpartum Depression

Majority of Moms With Depression In Pregnancy End Up With PPD

A poll conducted by the Royal College of Midwives in the United Kingdom finds that moms with depression in pregnancy, or antenatal depression, have very little information about the illness and are unlikely to seek help. According to the BBC, the poll...

Published Sat, Nov 17 2012 7:48 AM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, PPD, antenatal depression, depression during pregnancy, depression in pregnancy

The Horrible What If Scenarios of Postpartum OCD

I’m happy to welcome Warrior Mom Becky G., who didn’t realize she had a telltale sign of postpartum OCD, those horrible “what if” thoughts called intrusive thoughts. Today is part 1 of her story. (Please note: If you are currently...

Published Mon, Nov 05 2012 8:27 AM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, postpartum anxiety, Postpartum OCD, intrusive thoughts, scary thoughts, postpartum obsessive compulsive disorder

15 Things To Get You Through The Day With PPD

Yesterday we featured a post from a mom who got through postpartum depression partially by crocheting. Both here and on our Facebook page we asked you what hobbies you have or things you do that you find help you make it through each day with PPD. A nurse...

Published Tue, Sep 25 2012 11:53 AM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, PPD

Changing the World Via Social Media

I just got back from the Social Good Summit in New York City and my brain is so jam-packed that I feel almost paralyzed. Where do I start? What do I do first? It was an honor to hear from so many who are focused on and deeply committed to global health...

Published Mon, Sep 24 2012 7:35 AM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Postpartum Progress News, social good, parenting blogs, social good blogs, social media

How The VA Healthcare System Can Help Pregnant and Postpartum Veterans, pt. 1

I’m what the Department of Veteran Affairs call a “100% service-connected OEF/OIF disabled veteran.” As such, I am entitled to a host of benefits, the most comprehensive being that of healthcare. When I first separated from the Air Force...

Published Thu, Nov 13 2014 2:26 PM by NEW! from PostpartumProgress.com

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, Uncategorized, pregnancy, women veterans, veterans health, veteran

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