Arianne Segerman: On A Journey of Transformation Through Faith
Dear new mom (or second time mom, or 5th time mom), I don’t really know where to begin to help you be more prepared for what you’re about to go through. I could start by telling you that if you, like me, are prone to depression, you need to ask those you...Janice Croze: On Surviving Despite the Madness
Dear Mom, If there is one thing every new mom needs to know it is, “You will survive.” The baby will eventually sleep. She will learn how to feed – whether it is from your breast or a bottle. You will get used to her cries and one day they will no longer flood...
Morgan Shanahan: On Rising Out of Postpartum Depression
Dear New Mom: Hi. I know we don’t know each other, but in a way, we do. At some point in our lives, motherhood was something we looked forward to with innocent anticipation – excited to see what this next chapter would hold — looking forward to...Katherine Stone: On Postpartum OCD & Finding The Elusive “Mother Love”
Dear New Moms: What is mother love? What is it supposed to feel like when you have one of those unbreakable bonds, when you love your mama so much that you'd call her name as a mortally-wounded soldier on the battlefield, or phone her once a week when you're a...
What Kristen Howerton Wishes Someone Told Her About Postpartum Anxiety
Dear New Mom: First of all, I just want to tell you that it is normal to be anxious as a mom. It is the biggest life change any of us will ever face—followed by a massive change in hormones and fueled by exhaustion and lack of sleep. I think every mom feels a...
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.