by Katherine Stone |
As reported in the Boston Globe,a bill requiring "Massachusetts health insurers to submit annual reports on their efforts to screen for postpartum depression" haspassedthe state's Senate and House. It also creates a commission that will "determine...
by Katherine Stone |
I wonder if, based on today's post and the resulting comments, there is a difference between women with postpartum depression and postpartum anxiety when it comes to breastfeeding … by Katherine Stone |
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... by Katherine Stone |
I have some exciting news. At least I hope you'll think it's exciting. Postpartum Progressis becominga non-profit organization. I want to be able to do even more to support women with perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. I'd like to be able to raise money... by Katherine Stone |
[Editor’s Note:Postpartum Progress reader Katie wrote this on her blog today, and I wanted to share it here. Way to go Warrior Mom! -Katherine] stig-ma (stig-muh) a mark of disgrace or infamy; a stain or reproach, as on one’s reputation Medicine/Medical a... by Katherine Stone |
Members of the media, I implore you. Please stop assuming that every time a woman kills her child it must be because she has postpartum depression. Not every murder of a child committed by a woman has to do with a perinatal mood or anxiety disorder. In fact, generally...