FDA Issues Warning Against Use of Bipolar Disorder Drug During Pregnancy
Today the FDAissued a warning for the drugs valproate sodium, valproic acid and divalproex sodium(sold under the brand names Depakote, Depakote ER, Depakene and Depacon). They state that pregnant women should only use valproate if it is essential to manage their...On Guilt, Slaying Dragons & Taking Your Anger Out on Plates & Glasses: New Stories from Postpartum Depression Survivors
Apparently Thanksgiving is a time to write openly about postpartum depression in the blogosphere. I was surprised to see such an uptick in stories from women who have gone through it or are currently. I suppose it's because going through such a dark place focuses...The Faces of Postpartum Depression & Recovery
Thanks to Sara R. and Jennifer L. for sending me their photos for the Warrior Moms Photo Album! It’s an awesome thing to see pictures of smiling faces when I know that not so long ago those same faces were filled with despair. You both are an inspiration to...Hospital Offers 5-Night Sleep Program for New Moms at High Risk for Postpartum Depression
Ho there, Warrior Moms. I've been off for a few days, chowing down on Thanksgiving (and all the days surrounding Thanksgiving, to be honest) and shopping for Christmas. I'm now done. House decorated. Children's presents all accounted for. And now it's...
Meet Katherine
Katherine Stone is the creator of Postpartum Progress. She is a survivor of postpartum anxiety & OCD. Follow her on Twitter at @postpartumprog or on Instagram at @katherine_stone.
Meet Katherine
Katherine Stone is the creator of Postpartum Progress. She is a survivor of postpartum anxiety & OCD. Follow her on Twitter at @postpartumprog or on Instagram at @katherine_stone.