Postpartum Progress

Developing Depression After Weaning From Breastfeeding

Katherine Stone — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 15:30:45 +0000

Over the years, I have heard from many women whose postpartum experiences were just fine until they stopped breastfeeding. It is rare, however, for me to find any research on the topic of depression after weaning, or a personal story about it. So I...

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How Does Psychotherapy for Postpartum Depression Work, Anyway?

Kate Kripke — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 14:20:19 +0000

Whether you’re considering or getting therapy for postpartum depression or any other mental health issue, you’re going to love this clear explanation of how psychotherapy works and why it helps from Kate Kripke: Lately in my office I...

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Antidepressants vs. The Placebo Effect: Whether SSRIs Really Work

Katherine Stone — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:15:19 +0000

This past Sunday, CBS’ 60 Minutes aired a segment on antidepressants being no better than placebo. Harvard researcher and author Irving Kirsch says antidepressants do not work because of the ingredients inside them or any effect they have on...

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Upcoming Postpartum Depression Trainings & Things You Need to Know

Katherine Stone — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 15:50:59 +0000

There are a lot of postpartum depression events, goings on, happenings and newsy things flying into my inbox these days so I wanted to give everyone an update: Postpartum Support Virginia is the beneficiary of two upcoming LUNAFEST events. LUNAFEST...

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Postpartum Depression Survivor Series, Day 5: Coming Together Around A New Baby

Katherine Stone — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 14:15:30 +0000

Seven women who had survived postpartum depression and anxiety all became pregnant around the same time and decided to support each other using social media and email as they navigated a pregnancy and childbirth after PPD. We have featured all...

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Postpartum Survivor Series Day 4: What Happened After The Next Baby

Katherine Stone — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 14:10:54 +0000

Postpartum depression survivor series day four focuses in on when our seven Warrior Moms made the decision to have another child and what that experience was like … Amber: Today, I invite you all to share with readers about your experience...

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Postpartum Depression Survivor Series Day Three: The Husbands

Katherine Stone — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 14:30:50 +0000

And now day three of our special postpartum depression survivor series on having more children … Amber: Let’s talk about our families today. What was the birth order of your “postpartum depression baby”? For me, I was a first-time mom so I...

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Postpartum Depression Survivor Series: Day Two

Katherine Stone — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:30:42 +0000

Welcome to day two of our postpartum depression survivor series on having more children … Amber: Our little group was formed because we are all Warrior Moms. What form of perinatal mood or anxiety disorder did you suffer from and what were...

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7 Postpartum Depression Survivors Share Their Stories Of Having More Children

Katherine Stone — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 14:33:04 +0000

This week we’re doing a special five-part series featuring seven mothers who survived postpartum depression or a related illness and went on to have more children. The series was put together by Amber Koter-Puline, and will feature input from...

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Smell the Burnt Toast: Coming Together in A Postpartum Depression Support Group

Katherine Stone — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:10:21 +0000

Today’s guest on Postpartum Progress is Gabrielle Kaufman. Gabrielle is a dance therapist, a postpartum depression support group leader, and one of the California coordinators for Postpartum Support International: Each week I have the blessing...

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