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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

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

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

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

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

Putting Off Help For Postpartum Depression

Even when you’ve got some idea you probably have postpartum depression, it’s easy to come up with a billion reasons why you shouldn’t call the doctor. Please welcome today’s guest contributor, Warrior Mom Rebecca J., who shares...

Published Tue, Sep 18 2012 7:29 AM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, PPD

Please Help Us Reach Even More Moms With Postpartum Depression

Last year we held our first ever Strong Start Day, a fundraiser for Postpartum Progress Inc., the nonprofit organization that supports this blog and raises awareness for postpartum depression and all other mental illnesses related to pregnancy and childbirth...

Published Tue, Oct 02 2012 8:07 AM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, strong start day, Postpartum Progress Inc.

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

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

Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies To Host National Webinar on Moms’ Mental Health

Postpartum Progress board member and all-around awesome person Susan Stone, LCSW, will co-host a webinar on the mental health needs of moms before, during and after pregnancy on Wednesday, May 16th, in conjunction with the National Healthy Mothers, Healthy...

Published Mon, May 07 2012 9:51 AM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, News, postpartum depression news

Mom Searched Two Years For Diagnosis of Postpartum OCD

Every now and then I get an email from a mom that reinforces why we need so much more awareness of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, even among physicians. I’ve reprinted Britta Brooks’ email here, with her permission: I reached out and...

Published Wed, Jan 25 2012 7:56 AM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Postpartum OCD

Postpartum Depression Survivor Series: Day Two

Welcome to day two of our postpartum depression survivor series on having more children … Amber: Our little group was formed because we are all Warrior Moms. What form of perinatal mood or anxiety disorder did you suffer from and what were your...

Published Tue, Feb 14 2012 6:30 AM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, PPD, postpartum anxiety

Postpartum Depression Demons Give Way To Love

A late summer night’s breeze passed through the nursery window, rattling the blinds. I held my breath, hoping that the noise didn’t wake the infant. I carefully turned my head and caught a glimpse of his pursed lips that had been whispering...

Published Thu, Jan 12 2012 8:49 AM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Postpartum Depression

Daily Hope Feedback

I’m noticing a whole heck of a lot of you haven’t been opening your Daily Hope emails lately. (Yes. I can see that. I get reports on what percentage are opened, which are opened, etc.) So … are you finding that they aren’t helpful...

Published Thu, Oct 13 2011 10:01 AM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Postpartum Depression

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

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