Brooke Shield's Story Coming May 3

Brooke Shields’ book "Down Came the Rain", about her experience with postpartum depression, will be released on May 3. Amazon.com describes it this way:In this compelling memoir, Brooke Shields talks candidly about her experience with postpartum...

Maybe I Should Have Eaten More Spinach

I thought you’d be interested in this article from CNN.com about a study released today on the subject of iron-deficiency and postpartum depression: "Low Iron May Impact Mom-Baby Bonding" This is interesting news, although as I recall I took my...

Symbol of Hope

There have been many discussions about a symbol or unique item that could serve to support the cause of women who suffer postpartum mood disorders. It looks as though several organizations have settled on the design created for the Ruth Rhoden Craven Foundation...

Maternal Health Care Conference in DC

Helena Bradford of the Ruth Rhoden Craven Foundation sent me the following information about an upcoming conference, so I wanted to help get the word out: The Jacobs Institute of Women’s Health is hosting an event entitled “Expecting Something Better: A...