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Here you go! A fresh serving of great blog posts from sister blogs around the web. I ALWAYS appreciate the first hand accounts of postpartum depression. They can go a long way toward helping new parents recognize and seek treatment for postpartum issues they might be struggling with.
Dealing with Postpartum Depression | Dine and Dish – My surprise struggle with postpartum depression, presenting itself in a way I didn’t expect….and a delicious double layer chocolate cake recipe.
Are Children Forever Marked By Their Mothers’ Postpartum … – Casey, who writes the blog Moosh in Indy, has written a very beautiful piece on her depression and how it may (or may not) affect her child. It is a true love letter to her daughter. The photos she includes of she and Moosh together are …
Postnatal Paternal Depression: An inside view with Joel … – At the Postpartum Dads Project we believe Postpartum Mood Disorders are a WHOLE family thing. What kind of support, if any, did you have during your depression after the birth of your son? How do you think your level of support at the …
Are you crying all alone? PPD and “Baby Blues” are real – Little did I know that I was suffering from the baby blues and then later postpartum depression that lasted for months. I suffered all alone when I really did not have to. As a nurse I would have told my patients to talk to their doctor …
Integral Options Cafe: Social Attachment, Motherhood, and Mental … – It is estimated that over 80% of women experience postpartum blues and one in five new mothers experience postpartum depression. If symptoms exceed approximately four weeks, it is wise to take action and get additional support.
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Mommy-Muse.com Favorites: This Week's Best Postpartum Depression Posts There is surprisingly good press right now about postpartum depression. The Today Show, New York Times and even the Wall Street Journal are all talking about it... Today Show Airs Story on Postpartum Depression - Postpartum Progress - Nice piece on "The Today Show"this morning about postpartum depression done by Darlene...... -
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...... -
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...... -
A Natural Approach to Postpartum Recovery Are you pregnant, have you just had a baby, or do you know a new mother? Do you want to prevent as many postpartum problems as possible? One out of four new mothers who experience mood swings, baby blues, depression or insomnia is prescribed an antidepressant. It is rarely...... -
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......
