by Katherine Stone |
Some preliminary research presented at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine meeting found that female victims of domestic violence have a 40% increased risk of developing postpartum depression, a cross-sectional study showed. Those who suffered intimate partner... by Katherine Stone |
One of the most commonly asked questions I hear from women in my practice suffering from perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs)– and even from professionals learning about PMAD treatment — is "How long does it take to become well?" This... by Katherine Stone |
Apparently Dr. Robin on ABC's soap opera "General Hospital" is suffering from postpartum depression. I haven't seen the story line myself, but Postpartum Progress readers have told me that so far the writers seem to be handling it responsibly. Glad... by Katherine Stone |
I wrote about bad news earlier today (it shows up below this post), but now I've received great news from Susan Stone, head of the President's Advisory Council for Postpartum Support International. Today, U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) officially kicked... by Katherine Stone |
Sanity alert: If you’re feeling vulnerable,do notread the rest of this post. It’s a bummer. I don’t always report this kind of news anymore, mainly because I myself don’t like reading about it, but since there seems to be several unhappy things...