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Have you read this highly controversial post from the courageous blogger of Velveteen Mind? I would love to hear what YOU think about her powerful words. Then be sure to read on for more of the best the internet has to offer on all things PPD!
Icons and Inventory: I Can’t Be Their Dooce to My Postpartum … – Did you notice that? A flash. A glimpse? An unexpected swell. Olive is due within weeks, if not days. All of my emotions have settled directly into my chest and occasionally push the breath right out of me. When I least expect it, …
From Boob to Bottle: Postpartum Depression & The Unnecessary Shame … – The fantastic writer Catherine Connors at the blog Her Bad Mother has taken up the big honkin’ subject of breastfeeding with a wonderful new post called “Shame & the Mom: A Boob Story”. I know what a HUGE issue this is for Postpartum …
Joel Schwartzberg opens up about Male Postpartum Depression … – Joel Schwartzberg, author of a new book The 40-Year-Old Version: Humoirs of a Divorced Dad, opens up about his experience with male postpartum depression in an interview over at The Collective Inkwell. …
Welcome to the Nut House: Postpartum Depression: Mama’s Losin’ It – When I think of Postpartum Depression, I always think of moms who can’t bring themselves to care for their children, who are just not happy after the birth of their baby. I never thought of it as general confusion or crankiness. …
Am I Normal? | ExpectingWords.com – Postpartum depression isn’t a topic that anybody wants to think about. But recognizing the warning signs could help you or someone you know.
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What LOOKS Like Postpartum Depression...but Isn't? So you've read through the signs and symptoms of stress, baby blues and postpartum depression. Fatigue, mood swings, weepiness, irritability, guilt, anxiety, forgetfulness and despondency are high on your list. Maybe disappointment, numbness, lack of interest in your baby and yourself, hypersensitivity to criticism and feelings of vulnerability are on...... -
Best of the Web: The Week's Top PPD Posts Leading off with an awesome post by Make Mommy Go Something Something, I am heartened by the dramatic increase in quality postpartum blogs and other resources since Mommy-Muse's inception. It is an absolute pleasure to be in the company of so many people reaching out to make a difference in...... -
Mommy-Muse.com Favorites: This Week's Postpartum Depression Blog Posts These bloggers have been hard at work bringing you excellent information while I was moving. Check out these links for empowering information and thought-provoking ideas on postpartum mood disorders: Postpartum Progress: Does Postpartum Depression Only Occur in the ... - I received the following email from a reader of Postpartum...... -
Mommy-Muse.com Favorites: This Week's PPD Blog Posts Here are this week's picks for great PPD posts on sister blogs. These first two are straight from the heart, and I highly recommend them! Discoveries About My Postpartum Depression Years Later | Family ... - Today I came across an article by Susan Dowd Stone, reproductive mental health expert....... -
Have You Seen This Week's Finest PPD Blog Posts? Have you read this week's best postpartum mood disorder posts? Stay current by clicking through to the best of the web, right here! I love all these bloggers, but especially applaud the Postpartum Dads Project for their excellent post: Families for Depression Awareness « Postpartum Dads Project - One of......
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