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Hayden Panettiere, Famous Women & Postpartum Depression

My Twitter feed is going amileaminute right now with people tweeting about the fact that mother Hayden Panettiere, who also happens to be a Hollywood actress, has entered treatment for postpartum depression. So many of you are sending me Facebook messages...

Published Tue, Oct 13 2015 5:16 PM by NEW! from PostpartumProgress.com

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, Hayden Panettiere postpartum depression, Hayden Panettiere PPD

MAM Baby Giveaway: 1 Big Box of Awesome for a Pregnant or New Mom

Y’all know that I almost never do giveaways. The reason is that most of the stuff people want me to give away here at Postpartum Progress either isn’t relevant to pregnant or new moms, or isn’t nice/useful enough for my readers. Plus...

Published Wed, Sep 26 2012 11:25 AM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, MAM Pacifier, Mam Anti-Colic Bottle, MAM Baby

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

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

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

#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

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

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

I Understand Catelynn Lowell’s Journey with Postpartum Depression & Open Adoption

You’ve probably at least heard of the show Teen Mom, even if you haven’t watched it. Recently Catelynn Lowell talked about her battle with postpartum depression after the birth of her second child; she placed her firstborn for adoption on...

Published Wed, Jan 06 2016 12:25 PM by NEW! from PostpartumProgress.com

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, Celebrities With PPD, anxiety, In the Media, depression after adoption, birth parents, open adoption, Catelynn Lowell, teen mom

Surviving the Worries of Motherhood When You’re Battling Postpartum Anxiety

[Editor’s Note: Today’s guest post comes from Melissa Anderson. She shares about the worries of motherhood, postpartum anxiety, and what helped her through the hardest times. -Jenna] Being a Mom is the most wonderful thing in the world. It’s...

Published Wed, Feb 24 2016 10:47 AM by NEW! from PostpartumProgress.com

Filed under: postpartum anxiety, guest post, coping with postpartum anxiety, postpartum anxiety recovery

Warrior Mom® Conference Announcement: Keynote and General Speakers & National Sponsor

There are only 155 days until Warrior Moms from around the world gather in Atlanta on October 14th and 15th for the second annual patient-centered conference on perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, the 2016 Warrior Mom® Conference. We’re proud...

Published Wed, May 11 2016 9:00 AM by NEW! from PostpartumProgress.com

Filed under: Warrior Mom Conference, keynote speakers, National Sponsor

How My Totally Wrecked Birth Plan Nearly Wrecked Me

[Editor’s Note: Some parts of this guest post by a brave Warrior Mom may feel triggering for those with difficult birth or intrusive thoughts. It’s important to share stories like this one because they show you CAN get better. -Jenna] I had...

Published Mon, Aug 08 2016 9:28 AM by NEW! from PostpartumProgress.com

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, Warrior Moms, birth plan, traumatic birth

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

Postpartum Psychosis Help: Where Can Moms Go For Help? [Infographic]

Postpartum Progress is often asked where moms can go for postpartum psychosis help. What if you have psychosis or severe postpartum depression and need hospitalization or intensive treatment? There simply aren’t enough beds and spaces...

Published Fri, Sep 16 2016 9:07 AM by NEW! from PostpartumProgress.com

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, postpartum psychosis, postpartum psychosis help, postpartum psychosis inpatient, postpartum psychosis hospital, postpartum psychosis treatment, postpartum psychosis hospitalization

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