I Had Postpartum Psychosis. ‘Praying More’ Didn’t Make It Go Away.
Today’s Warrior Mom guest post comes from Nicole Grodan, who speaks out about the stigmatization of therapy and medication in some church communities. Regardless of your spiritual beliefs, it is not a sign of weakness to seek medical help for perinatal mood and...
How Writing The Truth About Motherhood Was The Ultimate Self-Care
Today’s Warrior Mom guest post comes from Sammie Prescott. By Sammie Prescott Before motherhood, I always thought self-care was about physical care, not mental. I pictured things like going to the salon, or taking a hot, silent bath. Back then, it really was...When Your Heart Doesn’t Magically Expand With Your Second Baby
Despite what the movies and birth-story blogs tell us, many mothers don’t feel an instant connection with their babies (whether it’s their first, second or fifth). That’s okay. Today’s Warrior Mom guest post comes from Erica Monzingo...When I Felt Like I Failed as a Mother, Donating Breast Milk Made Me Feel Strong Again
Today’s Warrior Mom guest post comes from Chasity Boatman, who blogs at Every Child is a Blessing. She writes about exclusively pumping, and how it healed her. By Chasity Boatman When I brought my newborn son to my breast to nurse for the first time, I wanted...
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.