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No Link Between Antidepressants During Pregnancy & Stillbirth

The New York Times reports on a large study finding no link between stillbirth and the use of antidepressants during pregnancy. According to the Times, the Danish study of 1.6 million births, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association...

Published Sun, Jan 13 2013 7:42 AM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: PPD, antidepressants, stillbirth, antenatal depression, Depression and Pregnancy, depression during pregnancy, depression in pregnancy

Orangette Talks About Postpartum Depression

Molly Wizenberg, restaurateur & author of the blog Orangette and the book A Homemade Life, wrote in her blog this week about being diagnosed with postpartum depression: When I was diagnosed, and when I was first trying to make sense of it, what I...

Published Tue, Jan 15 2013 7:11 AM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, Orangette

Three Things That Put You At Risk for Postpartum Depression

The website Black and Married with Kids has a follow up post to the one I mentioned last week on postpartum depression: It’s Okay To Admit You Need Help. The newest article, also written by Christine St. Vil, is an interview with Dr. Joshua Johanssen...

Published Thu, Jan 17 2013 10:34 AM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, PPD

Moms With Postpartum Depression Talk About Gun Control Measures

Yesterday, President Obama unveiled his plan for gun control and improved mental health in this country, in response to the tragedy in Newtown. I’ve seen a lot of chatter about mental health on Facebook and Twitter ever since the shooting. Many...

Published Fri, Jan 18 2013 6:40 AM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Postpartum Depression

Headed to LA for Maternal Mental Health

It’s going to be a busy travel week here at Postpartum Progress … headed out at the crack on Wednesday morning to Los Angeles. First, I’ll be filming a postpartum depression segment for Kids in the House, then seeing my dear friend Erin...

Published Mon, Jan 21 2013 10:21 AM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Postpartum Depression

What Pediatricians Need To Know About Postpartum Depression

While the American Academy of Pediatrics suggests pediatricians screen for postpartum depression, not all of them do. I’m happy to have Natasha Sriraman, MD, MPH, FAAP, IBCLC as our guest today. Dr. Sriraman is a board-certified pediatrician in...

Published Tue, Jan 22 2013 7:02 AM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, Pediatrics, pediatricians

Warrior Mom Book Club Ready For Next Book – Join In!

Thanks to those of you who have participated in the first two Warrior Mom Book Club reads and to those of you who have read and commented on the reviews here. In case this is all new to you, check out this post. The Warrior Mom Book Club brings together...

Published Wed, Jan 23 2013 7:00 AM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, Warrior Mom Book Club

No Doctor Ever Mentioned PPD To Me Again

Today I’m happy to feature Warrior Mom Christina Gleason, who writes the blog WELL, In THIS House. She shares how recognizing her postpartum depression led to the realization she had always suffered from major depression. My son turns 8 this August...

Published Wed, Feb 13 2013 7:02 AM by NEW! from PostpartumProgress.com

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, PPD

Why You Shouldn’t Lie About Your Postpartum Depression Symptoms

One of the things I’ve always told moms with postpartum depression who are headed to see their doc or therapist is this: Tell them EVERYTHING. Don’t hold back. Don’t lie about or leave out any of your postpartum depression symptoms....

Published Tue, Feb 12 2013 6:22 AM by NEW! from PostpartumProgress.com

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, Postpartum Depression Symptoms

Come See Me in NC and CA!

Wanted to share some of my upcoming speaking engagements … First, in April I’ll be speaking at the University of North Carolina on April 27th. Details are forthcoming but here’s the basic info in case you want to save the date. Second...

Published Tue, Feb 12 2013 4:24 AM by NEW! from PostpartumProgress.com

Filed under: Postpartum Depression

Postpartum Depression Stories: Maybe I Really Didn’t Want to Be A Mom

The more women who share their stories of postpartum depression, the more likely it is someone else will see it, recognize what is wrong and reach out for help. Recently, blogger Natalie Hoage shared her PPD story on MoonFrye.com, and I thought you’d...

Published Tue, Feb 12 2013 1:41 AM by NEW! from PostpartumProgress.com

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, PPD, Postpartum OCD

Is Someone Holding Your Postpartum Depression Against You?

Postpartum depression changes you. There is no doubt about it. It can also change your partners, children, extended family and friends. Thankfully and for the most part, these changes are positive ones; although it is certainly difficult to see this side...

Published Mon, Feb 11 2013 9:01 AM by NEW! from PostpartumProgress.com

Filed under: Postpartum Depression

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

5 Ways To Stop Being Crushed With Worries

I am an expert on worrying. Worry. Worries. Queen Worrier. I can ruminate with the best of them. I can come up with “what ifs” with lightning quick intensity. This is part and parcel of my lifelong battle with anxiety, and for any of you who...

Published Fri, Feb 08 2013 7:08 AM by NEW! from PostpartumProgress.com

Filed under: postpartum anxiety, anxiety, worry, stop worrying, worrying, worries

Mental Health Claims Being Denied? This May Be Why

Having trouble accessing psychotherapy? NBC reported this week on some news that may explain why. On January 1st some of the coding that providers use to bill for mental health treatment were changed. Unfortunately, many payers — including private...

Published Fri, Feb 08 2013 6:43 AM by NEW! from PostpartumProgress.com

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, mental health, mental health coverage

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Headed to LA for Maternal Mental Health

What Pediatricians Need To Know About Postpartum Depression

Warrior Mom Book Club Ready For Next Book – Join In!

No Doctor Ever Mentioned PPD To Me Again

Why You Shouldn’t Lie About Your Postpartum Depression Symptoms

Come See Me in NC and CA!

Postpartum Depression Stories: Maybe I Really Didn’t Want to Be A Mom

Is Someone Holding Your Postpartum Depression Against You?

Can Twitter & Facebook Identify Postpartum Depression?

5 Ways To Stop Being Crushed With Worries

Mental Health Claims Being Denied? This May Be Why