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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

The Daily Hope Scholarship Fund

I took 10 days off around Christmas and the New Year and what a refreshing time it was. I really needed a break from work, and I had such a great time with my family. Then, to top it all off, I come back from vacation and see your comments from my post...

Published Wed, Jan 04 2012 9:21 AM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, Daily Hope

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

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

Apply for the Postpartum Progress Warrior Mom™ Conference Diversity Scholarship

Postpartum Progress Warrior Mom™ ConferenceDiversity Scholarship October 14th-15th, 2016, Atlanta, GAApplication Due: March 15, 2016 One of the goals at Postpartum Progress is to expand our reach and support so that all women are getting the information...

Published Tue, Feb 02 2016 9:00 AM by NEW! from PostpartumProgress.com

Filed under: Warrior Moms of Color, Warrior Mom Conference, diversity, warrior mom™ conference diversity scholarship

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

Autism and Antidepressants During Pregnancy: On Checking Your Sources

So this tweet goes out on Twitter today saying that Zoloft causes autism when women take the medication during pregnancy … Mamas start getting nervous. Upset. Understandably so. As you might imagine, I take immediate notice. What is the source of...

Published Mon, Oct 10 2011 9:39 AM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: During Pregnancy, depression, medications and pregnancy, safe pregnancy, autism, autism cause, health and safety

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

Things That Annoy Me

You know what annoys me? When I run out of my antidepressant, and I haven’t had time to get to the pharmacy, and I spend the entire day completely sick to my stomach. It’s only been 12 darn hours since I didn’t take my medication and...

Published Wed, May 09 2012 11:14 AM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Postpartum Depression

Warrior Moms of the Week: Why Postpartum Depression Is NOT A Cop Out or A Choice

It’s been a while since I’ve had the time to do a Warrior Moms of the Week post (I know, I know, please don’t make me feel more guilty about it than I already do), but I just can’t let it go by this week without mentioning three...

Published Fri, Jan 06 2012 11:16 AM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, Warrior Moms

Blogust Update: We Did It!

I wanted to take a moment to thank all of you for your participation in the UN Foundation’s Shot At Life campaign last weekend. Your support was incredible and I have to say I was beyond thrilled at how many of you commented on my post to help save...

Published Tue, Sep 04 2012 6:30 AM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, Shot At Life, UN Foundation, Blogust

On Postpartum Depression & The Family of Warrior Moms

I love that so many of you are coming out from behind the shadows to share your stories about postpartum depression. When I started this blog more than 8 years ago, I was practically on my own. You could count on less than one hand the number of women...

Published Fri, Sep 07 2012 2:15 PM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, MAM, MAM pacifiers

Batman to the Rescue – Joanell Serra

Three days before Christmas, alone in my kitchen, I slammed my dishwasher door so hard I heard the brittle crack of something breaking inside. I thought of opening the dishwasher back up and slamming it shut again and again pouring my frustration out...

Published Sun, May 10 2015 9:00 AM by NEW! from PostpartumProgress.com

Filed under: Mother's Day Rally for Mental Health, Mother's Day

What Was Your Childbirth Experience Like?

Last week I invited you to join me over at the Million Moms Challenge with ABC News and the UN Foundation to share what your childbirth was like. Mine pretty much sucked the first time around, and may be part of what led to my postpartum OCD. A difficult...

Published Thu, Nov 03 2011 7:16 AM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, Million Moms Challenge, childbirth

Get A Free Screening Today On National Depression Screening Day

Today is National Depression Screening Day! Get a free mental health check-up at http://www.HelpYourselfHelpOthers.org. On the website, you will have an opportunity to find a local in-person screening event or take an anonymous screening online. The screening...

Published Thu, Oct 06 2011 1:49 PM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, depression, mental health, National Depression Screening Day

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