Cristi Comes: Happy Mother’s Day

Cristi Comes: Happy Mother’s Day

Dear New Mom, “Happy Mother’s Day! Today, it probably feels like you’re treading water, or even drowning. Motherhood is not what you expected. Inside you feel like Mother’s Day is absolutely not the holiday for you. It’s a day to celebrate the “happy”...
Postpartum Progress Impact Report 2014

Postpartum Progress Impact Report 2014

If you’re like me, Postpartum Progress has impacted your life in more ways than one. After having my daughter in 2010, I discovered this powerful community of Warrior Moms at a time when I needed it most. I not only found invaluable information, but also felt...
Finding Hope Out of the Darkness

Finding Hope Out of the Darkness

I have a feeling you’ve probably heard, but…The Climb Out of the Darkness, the world’s largest (and most fun!) event raising awareness of postpartum depression, anxiety, psychosis and pregnancy depression is coming this June to benefit Postpartum...
A Story of Postpartum Bipolar Disorder

A Story of Postpartum Bipolar Disorder

After the birth of my 2nd child Ellie, my mental health changed dramatically. I started to have symptoms of mania, which until then had not presented themselves. After going through what I thought was postpartum depression and anxiety, I’ve come to understand...