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Having a massive problem with the site right now. None of the links and tabs are working. Maybe it’s because we’re getting a ton of traffic from Psych Central for their story on the myths of postpartum depression. Or maybe it’s because...

Published Tue, Jan 17 2012 7:54 AM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Postpartum Depression

Upcoming Postpartum Depression Trainings & Things You Need to Know

There are a lot of postpartum depression events, goings on, happenings and newsy things flying into my inbox these days so I wanted to give everyone an update: Postpartum Support Virginia is the beneficiary of two upcoming LUNAFEST events. LUNAFEST is...

Published Mon, Feb 20 2012 7:50 AM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, postpartum depression training, post adoption depression, perinatal mood disorders, reproductive psychiatry

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

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

Dads Speak Out on Postpartum Depression, Part 1: Getting Over The Mountain

I’m so excited to kick off a special series this week focusing on fathers. What is a dad to do when his wife is struggling with postpartum depression? When the person he married or is partnered with seems as though she has suddenly become a different...

Published Tue, Mar 13 2012 4:08 PM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, Help For Fathers, new fathers

Stress During Pregnancy Linked To Postpartum Depression (& More NEW Research)

Herewith, the latest news and research on postpartum depression: Stress in pregnant mothers is linked to postpartum depression – A study recently presented at Neuroscience found that chronic stress in pregnancy blocks the brain benefits of motherhood...

Published Fri, Oct 19 2012 7:20 AM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Postpartum Depression Research, Postpartum Depression, depression during pregnancy, postpartum depression screening, National Perinatal Depression Initiative, family practice, TRIPPD

Suffering Through A Sleepless Baby

In case you think only moms with postpartum depression have babies who don’t sleep, it was my PPD baby who actually slept like a champ. My second child, with whom I DID NOT have postpartum depression, didn’t sleep through the night until she...

Published Thu, Sep 13 2012 2:55 PM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, sleep, babies, ABC News, sleepless babies

No Doctor Ever Mentioned PPD To Me Again

Today I’m happy to feature Warrior Mom Christina Gleason, who writes the blog WELL, In THIS House. She shares how recognizing her postpartum depression led to the realization she had always suffered from major depression. My son turns 8 this August...

Published Wed, Feb 13 2013 7:02 AM by NEW! from PostpartumProgress.com

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, PPD

Warrior Mom Wall Announcement

We all have stories to tell. Stories filled with victories, with curve balls, and stories filled with heart. We want your stories on our Warrior Wall at Postpartum Progress’ first Warrior Mom Conference, the first EVER patient-centered maternal...

Published Fri, Apr 17 2015 6:30 AM by NEW! from PostpartumProgress.com

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, Warrior Moms, Warrior Mom Conference

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

5 Common Concerns About Therapy for Postpartum Depression

Ask any clinician who treats postpartum depression and related illnesses, there are many times when a mom who is struggling and in desperate need of support reaches out for an initial therapy session and then does not return. And while those of us who...

Published Thu, Sep 13 2012 6:06 AM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: PPD, therapy, postpartum depression treatment, postpartum depression therapy

The Top 10 Postpartum Depression Stories of 2012

It was quite a year at Postpartum Progress. We had more than 1 million pageviews in 2012, most of which came from moms seeking help for postpartum depression. Not bad for the little blog that could!! The top ten most popular stories about postpartum depression...

Published Tue, Jan 08 2013 9:15 AM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, Postpartum Depression Symptoms, postpartum anxiety

For Aimee Zeigler, Lost to Postpartum Psychosis

I’m trying to get ready for our annual Mother’s Day Rally for Moms’ Mental Health this Sunday. Frankly, I’m woefully behind. I got a little sidetracked yesterday writing a story for Babble about why most mothers support other mothers’...

Published Fri, May 11 2012 7:19 AM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: postpartum psychosis

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

AHRQ Opens To Comments On Efficacy of Postpartum Depression Screening

Important alert on postpartum depression screening! The US Department of Health & Human Services’ Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) is conducting an evidence review of the efficacy and safety of conducting postpartum depression...

Published Mon, Nov 14 2011 10:11 AM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Postpartum Depression Research, Postpartum Depression, AHRQ, screening

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