Postpartum Progress

Good Morning America Misses The Mark on PPD

So everyone makes a big deal, because Alanis Morrissette is going to be on ABC’s “Good Morning America” talking about her experience with postpartum depression. Which is a good thing. She’s using her voice to talk about something...

Published Wed, Aug 29 2012 9:44 AM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, PPD, Alanis Morissette, good morning america

A Message to Every Mom Struggling With Postpartum Depression

Oh, ladies. My dear friends. I hate to see amy of you struggling through postpartum depression or anxiety. I’m so sorry you’re suffering right now. In the last two weeks I have seen four of you get hospitalized for postpartum depression or...

Published Mon, Oct 22 2012 9:48 AM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, PPD

The Two Scariest Moments of Her Postpartum OCD

Today is part 2 of Becky’s story of struggling with severe postpartum OCD, in which she shares the two scariest moments for her during that experience. (Please note: If you are currently vulnerable, you may want to skip this story because sometimes...

Published Tue, Nov 06 2012 7:00 AM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: postpartum anxiety, Postpartum OCD, intrusive thoughts, scary thoughts

Gaiam Yoga Mat Giveaway

The holidays are here and we know it’s not always the brightest and most fun time of year for everyone, especially those mamas who are struggling through PPD and other related illnesses. We want you to know we’re always thinking of you, our...

Published Mon, Dec 15 2014 5:49 AM by NEW! from PostpartumProgress.com

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, giveaway

Quitando la Máscara: This Latina’s Fight Against Postpartum Anxiety

Today I’m honored to share my lovely friend (and fellow Texan!) Jessica Escobar’s story with you. Jess is a proud Latina and Texas girl who grew up on the border in El Paso, but currently lives in Austin with her husband and two beautiful...

Published Fri, Jan 02 2015 6:00 AM by NEW! from PostpartumProgress.com

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, postpartum anxiety, women's health, Warrior Moms, mental health, Warrior Moms of Color, minority mental health, minority women, latina women

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

A Mother’s Postpartum Depression Bill of Rights

Every pregnant and new mother, regardless of her geographical location, race, marital status, sexual orientation or socioeconomic status should have the right to enjoy, as the World Health Organization states, the “highest attainable standard of...

Published Wed, Aug 14 2013 7:58 AM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, PPD, bill of rights, maternal mental health, postpartum depression bill of rights, PPD bill of rights

Moments

“Enjoy every moment, won’t you?” I offer a watery smile and nod but inside my blood freezes and my heart pounds with the anxiety that has come to constantly plague me like an unwelcome guest. Because how can I? How can I enjoy every moment of what is...

Published Fri, Apr 10 2015 10:30 AM by NEW! from PostpartumProgress.com

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, postnatal depression, PPD, postpartum anxiety, postpartum depression., postnatal anxiety

Guest Post: Doing It All Again

I had the pleasure of meeting Graeme in Boston at the first ever Warrior Mom™ Conference this past July. She’s simply fabulous and her hugs are amazing. She’s also wholly dedicated to mamas with Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders. I’m...

Published Thu, Sep 03 2015 6:00 AM by NEW! from PostpartumProgress.com

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, Warrior Moms, new mom, prevention, preparing for baby

Realizing I Needed Help for Postpartum Anxiety

[Editor’s Note: Today’s guest post comes from Katie Collins. With a history of anxiety, she knew she might experience a postpartum mood and anxiety disorder, but it wasn’t until the birth of her second child that things spiraled out...

Published Wed, Feb 03 2016 11:20 AM by NEW! from PostpartumProgress.com

Filed under: postpartum anxiety, anxiety disorder, guest post

Northside Hospital Is a Title Sponsor for the 2016 Warrior Mom® Conference

The Warrior Mom® Conference is proud to introduce Northside Hospital as a 2016 title sponsor. One of our guiding beliefs at Postpartum Progress is that “perinatal mood and anxiety disorders are a women’s health and a children’s...

Published Tue, Jul 19 2016 8:13 AM by NEW! from PostpartumProgress.com

Filed under: Warrior Mom Conference, Northside Hospital, Warrior Mom Conference sponsors

Together, Stronger for Fort McMurray

Earlier this month we watched in disbelief as the city of Fort McMurray, Alberta was devastated by an out of control wildfire. Hundreds of homes, businesses and other buildings were destroyed as residents grabbed what they could and made a desperate attempt...

Published Mon, May 16 2016 7:02 AM by NEW! from PostpartumProgress.com

Filed under: Warrior Moms, Fort McMurray

#NoShameDay

Today we stand with the Siwe Project in the midst of Minority Mental Health month and proudly proclaim today #NOShameDay. The Siwe Project envisions a world in which people of African descent can openly share their experiences with mental health challenges...

Published Mon, Jul 11 2016 9:33 AM by NEW! from PostpartumProgress.com

Filed under: african american women, Warrior Moms of Color, women of color, #NoShameDay

#LoveAnotherMother on February 11 to Help Make a Change

We’re really excited to participate in National Coalition for Maternal Mental Health’s first ever National Day of Action. We believe in the heart and soul of #loveanothermother; it’s kinda what we do! In short, NCMMH is asking all of...

Published Tue, Feb 09 2016 11:30 AM by NEW! from PostpartumProgress.com

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, #LoveAnotherMother, Bring Postpartum Out of the Shadows Act, NCMMH, National Coalition for Maternal Mental Health, National Day of Action

PPD & Suicidal Thoughts: So Glad To Be Alive 15 Years Later

My son was born 15 years ago today. My first child, the one with whom I had postpartum anxiety/OCD, the experience that eventually led me to start Postpartum Progress. I find it kind of magical that his birthday is occurring during National...

Published Thu, Sep 08 2016 8:23 AM by NEW! from PostpartumProgress.com

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, postpartum suicide, suicidal thinking, postpartum depression suicide, thoughts of suicide, postpartum depression suicidal thoughts, PPD suicidal thoughts

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