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9/11 & Postpartum Depression

A couple years ago, I wrote about 9/11 and how it contributed to my experience with postpartum depression, given that I was still in the maternity ward after having just had my first child a few days earlier. I’m not… Read More...

Published Fri, Sep 09 2011 11:29 AM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, post partum depression, twin towers, 9/11

Would You Dye Your Hair Blue for Suicide Prevention?

I have to give a thumbs up this morning to Warrior Mom Cristi Comes, who pledged to dye her hair blue if she raised $1500 for suicide prevention. She was successful, so I have to share her blue hair pic!… Read More...

Published Mon, Sep 12 2011 6:29 AM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Warrior Moms, suicide prevention

Six-Word Memoirs of Postpartum Depression

We asked survivors of postpartum depression and anxiety to give us a six-word memoir or story of their experience. Postpartum Progress’ Six Things Six-Word PPD Memoir challenge was inspired by SMITH Magazine’s Six-Word Memoir project and bestselling...

Published Tue, Sep 13 2011 5:49 AM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, post partum depression, postnatal depression, PPD, baby blues, Warrior Moms

100+ Postpartum Depression Survivors Appear in Photo Album to Combat Negative Media Images of PPD

We are so happy to announce our brand new photo album of survivors of postpartum depression and related illnesses. It’s called the Warrior Mom Photo Album, and we’re extremely proud of the more than 100 women who have shown their… Read...

Published Wed, Sep 14 2011 8:54 AM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, post partum depression, postnatal depression, postpartum, Awareness, women empowerment

Could “Postpartum Schizophrenia” Explain Casey Anthony’s Behavior?

In an interview with Dr. Phil that aired this week, the mother of Casey Anthony explained away her daughter’s behavior by blaming everything from a possible tumor to seizures to “postpartum schizophrenia.” First, to answer what I know...

Published Wed, Sep 14 2011 11:49 AM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Bipolar Disorder, postpartum psychosis, psychosis, cindy anthony, schizophrenia, postpartum schizophrenia, Dr. Phil, Postpartum Progress News

Warrior Mom Photo of the Day

Look over there to the right. Scroll down a little. A little bit more. See the Warrior Mom of the Day? We’re excited that each day, one of the mothers in our Warrior Moms Photo Album will be featured here.… Read More...

Published Thu, Sep 15 2011 9:13 AM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, Warrior Moms

Why Americans Don’t Want To Discuss Depression With Their Doctors

A fascinating new study finds that a large chunk of Americans would rather not discuss symptoms of depression with their doctors. According to Health.com, “43% of people would keep their depression symptoms to themselves during a doctor’s appointment...

Published Fri, Sep 16 2011 8:55 AM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Treatment, Postpartum Depression, post partum depression, Postpartum Progress News, Medication and Postpartum Depression, antidepressants, effects of depression, depression

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

Mormon Mom on How Faith Helped Her Through Postpartum Depression

Leilani Rorani was once the top female squash player in the world. In this video, the New Zealander tells of her experience with postpartum depression and how her faith, in this case the Mormon faith, helped her through. Leilani Rorani… Read More...

Published Mon, Sep 19 2011 6:50 AM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, postnatal depression, Warrior Moms, Mormon women, Mormon

Postpartum Depression: How To Find Emotional Balance

I have just returned from the annual Postpartum Support International Conference in Seattle. Amidst all of the outstanding talks and invaluable information that was passed along was an underlying message that, I know, we have all heard many, many times…...

Published Mon, Sep 19 2011 9:45 AM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, health, Alternative Treatments, health wellness, body balance, holistic health, mind body

Mothers’ Emotional Health Should Be Integral to ALL Maternal Health Programs

Yesterday I went to New York City in support of two very important programs: The Million Moms Challenge - This partnership between ABC News, the UN Foundation, BabyCenter, Johnson & Johnson, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and thousands…...

Published Thu, Sep 22 2011 11:27 AM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, postnatal depression, health, Shot At Life, Million Moms Challenge, vaccinations, maternal health

ABC’s Medical Editor to Host Twitter Chat on Postpartum Depression

I’m very excited to be part of a Twitter chat next week with Dr. Richard Besser, who is the Medical Editor for ABC News and also a pediatrician. Dr. Besser hosts Twitter chats every Tuesday on a wide variety of… Read More...

Published Fri, Sep 23 2011 6:25 AM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, post partum depression, postnatal depression, baby blues, Awareness, Dr Richard Besser

Anderson Cooper & Dr. Sanjay Gupta On Placentas & Postpartum Depression

video platformvideo managementvideo solutionsvideo player Ha ha ha. Laugh laugh. Giggle. Anderson Cooper and Dr. Sanjay Gupta spent nearly four light-hearted minutes on the new talk show Anderson talking about new mothers eating their placentas. Dr. Gupta...

Published Fri, Sep 23 2011 7:44 AM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: PPD in the Media, Postpartum Depression, health, Anderson Cooper, Anderson, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, placentaphagy

From Suicide to Joy: A Tale of Three Mothers & Three Birthdays

Tomorrow is PPD advocate Yael Saar’s 40th birthday. She wants to talk to you about a very important topic: postpartum depression and suicide. I failed where my mother succeeded. Make that “failed” and “succeeded”. My mother...

Published Fri, Sep 23 2011 7:04 AM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, suicide prevention, postpartum suicide, suicide, suicidal

Mom of Twins Gets No Help From OB/GYN For Severe Postpartum Depression

I asked the members of the Postpartum Progress Facebook Fan Page if any of them had stories of having postpartum depression after delivering twins or multiples. Melissa D., a mother of four from Wisconsin, was kind enough to share her … Read More...

Published Mon, Sep 26 2011 9:39 AM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, post partum depression, After Multiple Births, twin babies, having twins, pregnancy with twins

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