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I laughed so hard I cried when I read Amanda Rose’s post on A Day in The Life of Postpartum Depression. It’s not that I’m not sympathetic. Quite the contrary, even though I didn’t have the obsessive-compulsive symptoms she described, I completely related. Kudos to Amanda for giving us a beautiful inside look at a “very bad version of Groundhog Day!”
A day in the life of postpartum depression (aka “Signs of … – A day in the life of postpartum depression (aka “Signs of postpartum depression”). Baby You wake up with that daily bone-tired exhaustion. It doesn’t help that your 9-month-old is still waking up in the wee hours for a feeding (or two). …
Told It’s a 5-Month Wait to See A Psychiatrist? Tips on What to Do … – After I wrote last week about my opinion that women with postpartum depression should try to seek out a specialist for treatment, I heard from a family physician in a major metropolitan city who told me that her patients now need to …
S.P.A.R.K.S. Center leader in community based Postpartum … – S.P.A.R.K.S Center in Brooklyn NY offers hope and concrete services to women and families struggling with Postpartum Depression. S.P.A.R.K.S Center, developed by a core of community leaders passionate about preventing, detecting, …
Postpartum Depression: Battling the Baby Blues | Helping Psychology – Postpartum Depression (PPD) affects an estimated 5-25% of new mothers after childbirth. PPD can strike any time after birth and can last a few months to a.
Is seasonal variation another risk factor for postpartum depression? – INTRODUCTION: Postpartum depression (PPD) occurs in the first 6 months after delivery in 10% to 20% of mothers. Despite the availability of screening tools, there is a general consensus that PPD is under-diagnosed. …
New help for moms with postpartum depression – CNN.com – … even babies, on the ward during extended visiting hours. • Mom-only counseling focused on anxiety and bonding. And though there were only six beds, one was available for her… New help for moms with postpartum depression – CNN.com.
Thanks to the all great bloggers dedicated to sharing supportive information for everyone coping with PPD. I love hearing from you. Keep sending in your top tips for upcoming “Week’s Best PPD Posts!”
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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...... -
Exercise Helps Treat Postpartum Depression! When my OB/GYN nurse called to check in with me after I had returned home with my first baby, she informed me (in the nicest possible way) that I really ought to exercise at least 20 minutes a day. To be perfectly honest, I nearly threw the telephone across the...... -
Mommy-Muse.com Favorites: This Week's PPD Blog Posts Drum roll please..... Here are my top picks for excellent articles on postpartum depression and other postpartum mood disorders: Postpartum Depression Screening Saved My Life by Marcie Ramirez - Postpartum Depression Screening saved my life. Period. There can be no argument or debate. If I hadn’t been screened by my...... -
Hot from the Presses: This Week's Best PPD Posts! Yes, oh YES! After a week (OK, more than that...) of heart wrenching work sorting out my topsy-turvy life, I am moved to tears by the fact that the Mommy-Muse Blog has been included in the new Postpartum Progress Blogroll! Seriously inspires me to keep on going. In gratitude, I...... -
Fresh Serving of The Week's Best PPD Posts Wow! My hat goes off to Katherine Stone of Postpartum Progress for her amazing work with the Sisterhood of Warrior Moms. She is an potentadvocate for women's health, and has helped all of us who have run the gauntlet of postpartum mood disorders to connect with and support new families......
