Breastfeeding & Postpartum Depression: Fresh Debate on Nighttime Feeding
We've talked quite a few times about breastfeeding here, only because it's such aBIGHONKINGMAJOR issue for those of us who suffer from perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. Do I breastfeed or don't I? How will the baby be affected by the medication if I...
Moms Weigh In On Breastfeeding Problems & Postpartum Depression
Some fellow Warrior Moms have been exploring two topics recently that are very top of mind for women who have perinatal mood and anxiety disorders: breastfeeding and the issue of whether to have another child after postpartum depression. Alexis Lesa at...For Breastfeeding Moms with Bipolar Disorder: Info On Lithium & Lamictal
The Massachusetts General Hospital Center for Women's Mental Health has done two stories recently that will be helpful for breastfeeding moms on medication, particularly those with bipolar disorder. Check them out: What's Safer for Breastfeeding? Lithium or...Antidepressants' Effect on Milk Production
MedPage Today reports on a small study that found "women taking selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressants may experience delays in postpartum breast milk production …" Delayed in this instance means more than 72 hours postpartum....
From Boob to Bottle: Postpartum Depression & The Unnecessary Shame of Quitting Breastfeeding
Catherine Connors at the blog Her Bad Mother has taken up the big honkin’ subject of breastfeeding with a wonderful new post called “Shame & the Mom: A Boob Story”. I know what a HUGE issue breastfeeding and postpartum depression is for...
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.