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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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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...... -
Under Cover: What's Masquerading as Postpartum Depression? 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...... -
Hot Serving of this Week's Best Postpartum Depression Posts Are you ready? Here are my top picks for postpartum depression posts, counting down to New Year's. Have I mentioned how much I appreciate the first hand accounts of PPD to take away the stigma of the experience? Thanks for the honest sharing! Can Fathers Get Postpartum Depression? | ExpectingWords.com...... -
Fresh Serving of The Week's Best Postpartum Depression Posts 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...... - Postpartum Mood Disorders: Are You Crazy or Normal? New mothers rarely admit to the full extent of their stress level or to the difficult emotions they live with. After all, women with new babies are supposed to feel blissful, loving and grateful for the miracle of new life in their care, right? Many women are scared to......
