Postpartum Progress

Why You Shouldn’t Compare Yourself To Other Moms Without PPD

Today I’m happy to share a story from Warrior Mom Jennifer Carney. She had postpartum depression after her first child was born and didn’t seek help because she felt guilty that she had PPD and other moms who she believed had situations much...

Published Wed, Jan 09 2013 6:42 AM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, PPD, HELLP syndrome, eclampsia

Perinatal Mental Health Conference in Virginia on Feb. 1

Postpartum Support Virginia and the Tidewater Perinatal Mental Health Consortium will be hosting a one-day conference called “Mental Health in Pregnancy and Beyond: Beyond the Basics.” The event will be held at the Hampton Roads Convention...

Published Thu, Jan 10 2013 6:08 AM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, postpartum depression education, Postpartum Support Virginia, postpartum depression Virginia

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

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

Kimberly Zapata – Fahrenheit

This post has an intense and abrupt ending. If you are fragile, you may want to skip this particular post as it may trigger you. It was 97 degrees when I went into labor as I waited on an underground subway platform for an uptown F train to the hospital...

Published Sun, May 10 2015 8:00 AM by NEW! from PostpartumProgress.com

Filed under: mental health, Mother's Day Rally for Mental Health, Mother's Day

Cultural Beliefs that May Affect Asian American Moms’ Emotions After Birth

The title of “Mother” is a universal label suggesting that women who identify as mothers share the same personalities, characteristics, and preferences. Yet when we think about mothers, it is important to remember that each mother is an individual. How...

Published Wed, May 06 2015 6:44 AM by NEW! from PostpartumProgress.com

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, PPD, postpartum depression treatment, Postpartum Deression, Asian American Mothers, Cultural Considerations

Sprinkles of Self-Care

I push self-care a lot in the #PPDChat world. Why? Because it was one of the biggest things that helped me and also because as mothers, we often forget to mother the most important person in our lives -ourselves. This week’s #PPDChat focused on...

Published Thu, Apr 16 2015 7:30 AM by NEW! from PostpartumProgress.com

Filed under: Uncategorized, moms, self care

Susan Petcher – BIG Announcement Post

Postpartum Progress is thrilled to announce our new Mental Health First Aid – Warrior Mom Scholarship! Our Warrior Mom volunteers are at the heart of everything we do. We hear, time and time again, that after sharing stories about your personal...

Published Mon, Sep 28 2015 7:00 AM by NEW! from PostpartumProgress.com

Filed under: Postpartum Depression

Recovery from Intrusive Thoughts

After my recent pieces about intrusive thoughts here at Postpartum Progress (which you can find here and here – please use caution in clicking over as these are both potentially triggering posts), I have received a number of emails from several...

Published Wed, Sep 23 2015 10:10 AM by NEW! from PostpartumProgress.com

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

My Postpartum Anxiety Started With My Boobs

[Editor’s Note: Today’s guest post is by Hilary Covil. She tells a story many moms feel familiar with; one of how her postpartum anxiety began with a difficult breastfeeding relationship. We know she’s not alone in this, and neither...

Published Thu, Mar 03 2016 10:46 AM by NEW! from PostpartumProgress.com

Filed under: postpartum anxiety, panic attack, breastfeeding, bottle feeding

A Long Journey with Postpartum Depression and Anxiety

[Editor’s Note: Today’s guest post comes from a Warrior Mom in Australia. She said that this site helped her understand more about postnatal depression and anxiety (PND), which is how they refer to postpartum depression and anxiety Down Under...

Published Tue, Jun 28 2016 7:41 AM by NEW! from PostpartumProgress.com

Filed under: Postpartum Depression

Cristi Comes: Happy Mother’s Day

Dear New Mom, “Happy Mother’s Day! Today, it probably feels like you’re treading water, or even drowning. Motherhood is not what you expected. Inside you feel like Mother’s Day is absolutely not the holiday for you. It’s...

Published Sun, May 08 2016 7:00 AM 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

Postpartum Progress Gave Me Hope

[Editor’s Note: Today we have a post from Keely. I’ll include this little note from her before I send you off to read her piece. It warmed my heart. Maybe yours, too. “I just wanted to say THANK YOU for creating this safe haven for us...

Published Thu, May 19 2016 9:25 AM by NEW! from PostpartumProgress.com

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, guest post

The Sun Will Shine: A Poem on Postpartum Depression

[Editor’s Note: Today’s guest post comes from Stephanie, and she brings a little something different today: a poem on postpartum depression. It’s beautifully written. It’s also a piece many mamas who have suffered postpartum depression...

Published Fri, May 20 2016 9:45 AM by NEW! from PostpartumProgress.com

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, Warrior Moms, poems, poetry, guest post, postpartum depression poem

Maria Shireen Partners To Support Maternal Mental Health

We’re so excited to tell you about a brand new maternal mental health partnership between Postpartum Progress and Maria Shireen™, the fashion accessories company famous for developing the Hair Tie Bracelet. The company was co-founded...

Published Tue, May 24 2016 11:54 AM by NEW! from PostpartumProgress.com

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, Shireen Thor, Maria Shireen, cause marketing, Charity Ties

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