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PSI to Host 2-Day Training in Kentucky

Postpartum Support International and Postpartum Support Kentuckiana will be hosting a 2-day Perinatal Mood Disorders Training in Lexington, Kentucky, on October 6 and 7th. This certification course is designed for maternal health care providers, including...

Published Tue, Aug 23 2011 9:12 AM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, postpartum depression training

The Enticing Euphoria of Hypomania

The first time I ever experienced hypomania came shortly after a medication dose increase. I woke up one morning and felt like a great weight had been lifted from my shoulders. The world around me was vibrant, alive and inviting,… Read More...

Published Mon, Jul 25 2011 4:55 AM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: symptoms of postpartum depression, Postpartum Depression, postpartum psychosis, hypomania, signs of postpartum depression, postpartum mania, post partum depression, postnatal depression, Postpartum Depression Symptoms, signs of postnatal depression, PPD

Getting Postpartum Anxiety to Back Off

Postpartum anxiety is probably the most common beast in my office. There are certainly differing shapes that this big, furry, gnarly-clawed beast takes — general anxiety, panic, OCD for example — but usually the annoying, mean, and seemingly...

Published Wed, Jul 25 2012 9:48 AM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: postpartum anxiety, Postpartum Anxiety Symptoms

10 Ways Your Brain Is Bullying You Around

I came upon a story today on Lifehacker.com entitled “10 Ways Your Mind Is Smacking You Around.” It’s a great piece about the ways in which our brain can take us off balance, lead us astray, and really make a mess of things. Here’s...

Published Fri, Dec 14 2012 8:56 AM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Postpartum Depression

When Is It Okay Not To Breastfeed?

For some women with postpartum depression or anxiety — not all, thankfully, just some — breastfeeding doesn’t end up being the best choice. I quit, because I had to save my sanity. Many others with PPD, of course, don’t quit. Postpartum...

Published Tue, Jul 31 2012 8:00 AM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, postpartum anxiety, breastfeeding, breast feeding, formula feeding, bottle feeding, breastfeed, Latch on NYC

Weighing The Risks of Treating Antenatal Depression

There’s a new study out this week, published in the Archives of General Psychiatry, on the effect of taking antidepressants during pregnancy that essentially offers the same result as other studies we’ve reported on here: Women with untreated...

Published Thu, Mar 08 2012 6:12 AM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Treatment, pregnancy depression, antenatal depression, Depression and Pregnancy, maternal depression

Kylie Abrahams: Finding Mother’s Day

Dear Mamas, When I was young, Mother’s Day was a tough one. We would make or buy random things for her for the day, do whatever she desired, and she would soak it all in. The love, attention, the affirmation that she deserved to be celebrated on...

Published Sun, May 08 2016 11:00 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

6 Surprising Symptoms of Postpartum Depression and Anxiety

The woman is sitting on the side of her bed. She’s wearing rumpled sweatpants and a t-shirt. Her hair is mussed and she’s not wearing makeup. On her face is a look of sadness and a faraway stare. Or maybe a few tears streaming down. That is...

Published Thu, Jun 21 2012 6:13 AM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Postpartum Depression

FDA Warns Celexa Users About Potential Heart Problems

The FDA has issued a warning about the antidepressant Celexa, so I wanted to make sure any of my readers who may be taking that medication are aware of it. From WebMD: “Celexa should no longer be used at doses … Read More...

Published Thu, Aug 25 2011 6:06 AM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, Celexa, FDA warning

Peer to Peer Support Proves Effective In Fighting Postpartum Depression

Those of us active in the PPD community have long hailed the benefit of peer to peer support when it comes to helping mothers combat postpartum depression and anxiety. Now a new study has been published which strengthens the claim that moms helping moms...

Published Thu, Feb 26 2015 8:13 AM by NEW! from PostpartumProgress.com

Filed under: Postpartum Depression Research, PPD, postpartum anxiety, postpartum depression.

Love & Hip Hop: PPD in the ATL

Love & Hip Hop: ATL, is one of the highest cable rated shows on right now. In a recent episode, one of the cast members, Kalenna, openly discussed her recent diagnosis of Postpartum Depression. During the episode, we go to a therapy appointment with...

Published Thu, Aug 20 2015 6:28 AM by NEW! from PostpartumProgress.com

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, Warrior Moms, Awareness, Warrior Moms of Color, Kalenna, Love & Hip Hop: ATL, woman of color

Postpartum Depression Out of the Shadows

I’m dancing for joy this morning because of this story in the Los Angeles Times: Bringing New Mothers’ Pain Out of the Shadows. One reason is because it highlights the amazing and fabulous Kimberly Wong, a Warrior Mom, a friend, and an amazing...

Published Sun, Jul 29 2012 7:24 AM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, Awareness, Los Angeles Times, Kurt Streeter, Los Angeles County Perinatal Mental Health Task Force, Kimberly Wong

Kori Zwaagstra: Tips For New Moms

Hey there sweet momma—Happy Mother’s Day! Since it is your FIRST mother’s day I’m sure you will be soaking up every single snuggle, smile and coo. Relish in thoughtfully written cards, gorgeous flowers and a fancy lunch...

Published Sun, May 08 2016 3:00 PM by NEW! from PostpartumProgress.com

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

The Perfect Storm: PPD, PPA, *** Reduction Surgery, and Breastfeeding Stuggles

[Editor’s Note: Today’s guest post comes from Samantha Konikoff. Her unique experience might help you feel less guilt about your unique experience. -Jenna] From the time I was a kid, I always remember just thinking having a baby was “easy...

Published Thu, Apr 07 2016 9:13 AM by NEW! from PostpartumProgress.com

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, postpartum anxiety, breastfeeding, breast reduction

Banding Back Together for Postpartum Depression

“Becky, there’s something wrong with your daughter’s head,” were the first words that my doctor said as I laid there, grunting and pushing out my last-born child. Now, I can think of a lot of words that I’d like to… Read More...

Published Tue, Aug 23 2011 8:57 AM by Postpartum Progress

Filed under: Postpartum Depression, Band Back Together, Becky Harks, Postpartum PTSD

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