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Knit One Purl One: A Story of Postpartum Depression in the 60s

I’m so glad Gretchen Houser, who is 70, reached out to me last week. She remembers keenly what it was like to have postpartum depression in the 60s, when there was no diagnosis and no support. She had to find a way to get through it on her own....

Published Mon, Feb 06 2012 6:00 AM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Postpartum Depression

CaPSI Launches New Warmline To Support Californians With PPD

CaPSI has now launched a new warmline for women in California seeking help or support for postpartum depression or related illnesses. CaPSI is a group of volunteers for Postpartum Support International in the state of California. They answer calls and...

Published Sat, Feb 04 2012 7:38 AM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Support Groups

A Culture of Emotional Restraint: Asian-American Mom Shares Her Perspective on PPD

Postpartum Progress is launching a new feature: Warrior Moms of Color. It is important to us to make sure that women of all backgrounds are represented here, so that everyone sees that any mother can get postpartum depression or a related illness, regardless...

Published Fri, Feb 03 2012 7:31 AM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Postpartum Depression

In Which I Experiment On Myself To Reduce Anxiety Symptoms

If you have anxiety, too, you might want to know this: I have been conducting an experiment on myself. I’m trying out this thing called good nutrition. Normally, I’m the type of girl who doesn’t eat breakfast, is way too busy to ever...

Published Thu, Feb 02 2012 9:05 AM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: postpartum anxiety, Alternative Treatments, anxiety, anxiety symptoms, nutrition

Boston Postpartum Depression Event on Feb. 16 Open to Public – Come See Me!

I recently told you that I (Katherine Stone) will be speaking about postpartum depression in Boston (Needham, MA) on February 15 at the invitation of Isis Parenting. That event is for physicians only, and several people expressed disappointment that the...

Published Wed, Feb 01 2012 10:39 AM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, Awareness

How Do You Tell A Pregnant Friend About Postpartum Depression?

I’ve been excitedly waiting for news that my best friend from high school has finally become a daddy. I’ve trolled his and his wife’s Facebook page for the last two weeks. But that baby is hanging in for more ice cream and cookies. The other day, his...

Published Wed, Feb 01 2012 7:18 AM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, Awareness

9 Ways To Beat Back The Winter Blues For Moms With Postpartum Depression

If you recognized yourself in my story about winter blues, seasonal affective disorder and postpartum depression this weekend, then my goal is to be able to offer you some hope. Here are nine things that can help you fight against seasonal depression...

Published Mon, Jan 30 2012 11:19 AM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, seasonal affective disorder, seasonal depression, winter blues

Winter Blues: What You Need To Know About Seasonal Affective Disorder And PPD

On seasonal affective disorder, what the symptoms of SAD are, and how it may impact moms with postpartum depression … It has taken me a while to get this post to all of you. Each time that I have tried to sit down and put thought and experience...

Published Fri, Jan 27 2012 2:18 PM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, PPD, seasonal affective disorder, winter depression, seasonal depression, winter blues

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

Join Me In A Live Chat on Postpartum Depression Tomorrow

On Wednesday January 25th, I will be hosting a live chat on postpartum depression at The Motherhood. The chat is at 1pm Eastern and I really hope you’ll join me! We can chat, I can answer your questions, you can share your thoughts about postpartum...

Published Tue, Jan 24 2012 3:52 PM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Postpartum Depression

Keeping Up With The Latest on Postpartum Depression

I know you want to make sure you always have the latest information on postpartum depression, and access to continual support and hope. Several of you have mentioned you haven’t been receiving your subscription emails to Postpartum Progress. Don’t...

Published Tue, Jan 24 2012 11:05 AM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Postpartum Depression

Fact Checking The Postpartum Depression Doubters: “Pills Are The Easy Way Out”

Gina over at The Feminist Breeder Blog recently realized that she is suffering from postpartum anxiety. She was able to reach out for, and get, help from a psychiatrist. She wrote about the negative reaction she got on the web from some readers after...

Published Sun, Jan 22 2012 3:59 PM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Postpartum Depression

46 Million Americans Report Having Struggled With Mental Illness

Think you’re alone? That no one else is struggling with their mental health? Think again. New research shows that one out of every five Americans reports they suffered from a mental illness in the previous year. That’s 46 million people, y’all...

Published Sat, Jan 21 2012 2:34 PM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Postpartum Depression

The Latest News on Depression After Childbirth

I’ve got several events and pieces of research to tell you about related to postpartum depression and I figure the most efficient way to get this done is to just whip out a list. So here goes: On January 25th at 1pm Eastern I will be hosting a live...

Published Wed, Jan 18 2012 11:37 AM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, post partum depression, postnatal depression

The Intensity of Postpartum Depression

From Postpartum Progress contributor Robin Farr, author of Farewell Stranger and postpartum depression survivor … I’m going to ask you a question that might make you wonder whether I’ve gone nuts. Or maybe not. Maybe you’ll know exactly what I mean...

Published Wed, Jan 18 2012 11:01 AM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, post partum depression

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Knit One Purl One: A Story of Postpartum Depression in the 60s

CaPSI Launches New Warmline To Support Californians With PPD

A Culture of Emotional Restraint: Asian-American Mom Shares Her Perspective on PPD

In Which I Experiment On Myself To Reduce Anxiety Symptoms

Boston Postpartum Depression Event on Feb. 16 Open to Public – Come See Me!

How Do You Tell A Pregnant Friend About Postpartum Depression?

9 Ways To Beat Back The Winter Blues For Moms With Postpartum Depression

Winter Blues: What You Need To Know About Seasonal Affective Disorder And PPD

Mom Searched Two Years For Diagnosis of Postpartum OCD

Join Me In A Live Chat on Postpartum Depression Tomorrow

Keeping Up With The Latest on Postpartum Depression

Fact Checking The Postpartum Depression Doubters: “Pills Are The Easy Way Out”

46 Million Americans Report Having Struggled With Mental Illness

The Latest News on Depression After Childbirth

The Intensity of Postpartum Depression