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 chat about postpartum depression on The Motherhood .  Please plan to join in. Ask your questions. Share your story with others who …

I love speaking in public and getting the chance to share information about postpartum depression with the world.  I especially love sharing your stories, because telling people what really happens out there to moms with postpartum depression and related illnesses is so important. Last year, I was able to speak in Tennessee and New Jersey and truly enjoyed meeting all of the people …

My friend Rita Arens wrote about anxiety and parenting today. “I’ve tried to insulate my daughter as much as I can from my anxiety, but when you live with people, it can be hard. Especially when you’re alone with them as much as I’m alone with my girl…

I read an article that gave the symptoms to look for and some helpful tips for your new transition. Here is a short excerpt from the article “Post Adoption Depression Syndrome – A Parenting Transition” by Judy Grob-Whiting, …

You are struggling — really struggling — and all you want (besides symptom relief) is for your partner to get it; for him to truly empathize, for him take you in his arms and just be there with you during postpartum depression. For there to be a gaze of understanding, a hand to reach to, and an unconditional smile…

I’m very proud to announce that Babble.com has just published its list of the top 50 Pregnancy Blogs , and Postpartum Progress is among them.   Even more exciting than that, we are actually in the top 10 — #8 to be exact !!  We are also listed as the second friendliest experts, just behind Birthing Beautiful Ideas .   There are a lot of amazing bloggers on the list, including those who focus…

My daughter told me today, as we went on a walk through our neighborhood, that she doesn’t like walking by the pond. “I don’t like going this way, mama.” “Why?” “Because what if I fall in?  What if I drown?” What if.  That dreaded phrase.  I know “what if” like I know the sound of my breath drawing in and back out. *  * …

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, like it had been waiting for me for so long. It gave me a sense of excitement and positivity that emanated deep …

Is psychotherapy a crutch? I say hell no!   Really. That’s what I said, at WEGO TV .  Check out the video: Is Psychotherapy A Crutch?  

There is a plethora of new studies out on postpartum depression and related illnesses, so for those who are interested, I’ve lassoed a few for you: Depression & Anxiety Among Postpartum & Adoptive Mothers, Archives of Women’s Mental Health Decision Making For Depression Treatment During Pregnancy & the Postpartum Period, Depression & Anxiety Autism Spectrum Disorders & SSRIs (a summation of the study that appeared in the Archives of…

On July 23, the charity organization ONE will be sending ten mom bloggers to Kenya to learn what life is like for mothers in Africa.  The ONE Moms campaign was created, in part, to show moms here in the US that we can use our voices to speak up for our counterparts across the globe, including those in the …

Mania.   Have you had it?  I never did.  I do understand from others, though, that it can sometimes seem like a pretty cool thing.  Like you’re on top of the world.  Except being manic, in the end, is not a good thing.   Here’s how author and bipolar disorder sufferer Kay Redfield Jamison explains it [note: in this reference when she …

A few fun facts and thank yous on this, our 7th year anniversary: We love our amazing regular contributors: the lovely and talented Kate Kripke , Kimberly , and formerly, Alexis Lesa Top countries visiting Postpartum Progress (because women can suffer PPD no matter where they live): US Canada UK Australia Phillipines India …

It took Google seven years to create Google+, which launched last week to resounding success. Nike, a cat from Aurora, Colorado, who has been missing for seven years after falling from his family’s balcony, was recently found. Ronald Cabler’s Lexus, which has been at a body shop in Jacksonville, Florida, for the last seven years, will finally…

I saw a mom with PPD tweet: “Today I am not winning.” I know at Postpartum Progress we use a lot of battle imagery.  We have the Warrior Mom.  We talk about fighting back, not giving up and “kicking PPD’s ass”.  This imagery has a purpose:  I believe it helps …

Moms know best what they need to get well and to feel like themselves again.  And, I don’t actually mean moms in general, but each one of you.  Individually.  When it comes to what you need to feel well: You. Know. Best.  You know better what you need to feel well than all the books out there.  You know better than all of your well-intentioned friends…