Postpartum Progress

The Happy Sleeper Book Giveaway

Our last giveaway is a new book about helping your baby get a good night’s sleep — from newborn to school age. It’s called The Happy Sleeper and it takes a fresh look at the topic of children’s sleep that is grounded in research...

Published Tue, Dec 23 2014 6:12 AM by NEW! from PostpartumProgress.com

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, giveaway

I Was Wrong

[Editor’s Note: Today’s guest post comes from Emma Rinker. She bravely speaks of a pregnancy, a loss, and a subsequent baby that left her with pregnancy anxiety, followed by postpartum depression. We’re thankful for her words today....

Published Fri, May 06 2016 6:00 AM by NEW! from PostpartumProgress.com

Filed under: postpartum anxiety, After Miscarriage, miscarriage, Depression and Pregnancy, pregnancy anxiety, miscarriage grief

Seeking Help For Postpartum Depression: You Can’t Have PPD

Warrior Mom Emily Buskauskas reached out to me via email recently to share a letter she had written and sent to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists about what happened when she first sought help for postpartum depression. She reminded...

Published Sun, Mar 25 2012 8:40 AM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, ACOG, obstetrician, Professionals

Postpartum Depression on iVoices on iVillage: How They Got Help & Why You Should Too

This has been a very exciting few days for spreading the word about postpartum depression. We saw Heidi Koss on NPR, my online interview with More magazine came out last Friday, and … today iVillage is featuring an iVoice video… Read More...

Published Wed, Aug 03 2011 2:25 AM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Video, symptoms of postpartum depression, Postpartum Depression

When Postpartum Depression Makes You a Stranger to Yourself

Seeing someone struggling through postpartum depression and anxiety cracks my heart wide open. I don’t care if I’m a stranger to them or not, I want to take their hands into mine and tell them to trust me. I want them to believe me when I...

Published Sun, Jun 28 2015 10:32 PM by NEW! from PostpartumProgress.com

Filed under: Treatment, Postpartum Depression, PPD, postpartum anxiety, Warrior Moms, anxiety, antenatal depression, maternal mental health, support, stories, post partem depression

Melissa Anderson: When Your Smile Isn’t a Lie

Dear Momma, You just gave birth. You did it. No matter how that baby entered this world, you were amazing. Your mind is probably racing. This baby with soft, wrinkly skin, 10 fingers and 10 toes, and a grin that can break and then heal your heart all...

Published Sun, May 08 2016 12:00 PM by NEW! from PostpartumProgress.com

Filed under: Treatment, Postpartum Depression, PPD, postpartum anxiety, motherhood, Mother's Day Rally for Mental Health, mother's day rally, #momsdayrally

Support for Mothers with Postpartum Depression in Nigeria

Last week on Twitter, a tweet flew by me: I led d first ever Postpartum Depression Awareness Program For Expectant n New Mothers in Nigeria,read about it here https://t.co/rvTRCENyOQ — Onyedikachi (@Kachi_Gele) October 21, 2015 A Posptartum...

Published Tue, Oct 27 2015 8:20 AM by NEW! from PostpartumProgress.com

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, Awareness, postpartum support, Causes, Nigeria

Alicia Glascock: New Mom, I See You

Dear New Mom, I see you. I see you hiding in your room trying to figure out if this was the best idea. Watching your newborn’s every move. Analyzing her every sound. I see you looking at your new, unknown body, pained in places you didn’t...

Published Sun, May 08 2016 5:00 PM by NEW! from PostpartumProgress.com

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, postpartum anxiety, Warrior Moms, motherhood, mental health, breastfeeding, Mother's Day Rally for Mental Health, mother's day rally, #momsdayrally

Mirror, Mirror On the Wall: Who Do You See When You Look At Yourself? (BlogHer’11)

Which Katherine am I? There’s the me I know quite well. She talks a lot, often too much in fact, mainly because she’s insecure in her skin and trying so hard, too hard, to show what she knows or that… Read More...

Published Thu, Aug 11 2011 5:58 AM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Postpartum Depression Research

News Roundup: On Domestic Violence, Teenagers, Placentas & Andrea Yates

More news from the front this week: A new study was published on domestic violence as a risk factor for postpartum depression. And yes, I know many of you have never suffered domestic violence. It’s just one of the risk factors among many. Another...

Published Sat, Mar 31 2012 7:00 AM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Postpartum Depression

Painful Postpartum Depression Memories Can Arise On Baby’s Birthday

Happiness exuberated from his tiny soul as our crowded kitchen full of loved ones belted out a very off-key “Happy Birthday”. He looked so grown up in a plaid shirt that he had chosen all by himself, sitting in a… Read More...

Published Thu, Aug 25 2011 7:31 AM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, post partum depression, postnatal depression, PPD, baby blues

Bridget Croteau: You Will Get Better

Dear New Mom, Postpartum depression. I knew what it was. I knew I was at risk for it because of previous depression and anxiety. But I never thought it would *actually* happen. In fact, I suffered for months, making excuses for...

Published Sun, May 08 2016 6:00 AM by NEW! from PostpartumProgress.com

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, motherhood, Mother's Day Rally for Mental Health, mother's day rally, #momsdayrally

Jenni Chiu: On Replacing the Judgy Pants With Talky Pants

Dear new mom, Your world is officially rocked. You have been handed a squishy, little, mewling babe. This baby is probably angelic and terrifying at the same time. Along with this baby, you have unknowingly been handed “judgy pants.” Unfortunately...

Published Sun, May 13 2012 5:00 PM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, postpartum psychosis, Mother's Day Rally for Mental Health, Jenny Chiu, Mommy Nani Booboo

Researchers Say They Can Prevent Postpartum OCD

Psychologists say they have found a way to prevent or at least seriously reduce the incidence of postpartum obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Researchers from the University of Miami, Florida State University and the University of North Carolina found...

Published Mon, Aug 22 2011 6:57 AM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, post partum depression, postnatal depression, PPD, baby blues, Postpartum OCD

Lost Leave: A Tale of Taming Postpartum Anxiety & Depression

[Editor’s Note: In today’s guest post, Jen Bullet shares an encouraging story of how her doctors supported her through Postpartum Anxiety with medication, time, and reassurance. It’s important to share these success stories to ease the...

Published Thu, Feb 04 2016 8:20 AM by NEW! from PostpartumProgress.com

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, postpartum anxiety, anxiety, medication, postpartum depression doctor, cognitive therapy

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