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I Had Postpartum Psychosis. ‘Praying More’ Didn’t Make It Go Away.

I Had Postpartum Psychosis. ‘Praying More’ Didn’t Make It Go Away.

by Michelle Woo | 12 comments

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...

When Your Heart Doesn’t Magically Expand With Your Second Baby

by Michelle Woo | 8 comments

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

by Michelle Woo | 0 comments

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...
As A Psychiatrist, I Thought I’d Be Immune To Postpartum Depression. I Was Wrong.

As A Psychiatrist, I Thought I’d Be Immune To Postpartum Depression. I Was Wrong.

by Michelle Woo | 2 comments

Today’s post comes from Dr. Aparna Iyer, a board-certified psychiatrist and assistant professor at UT Southwestern in Dallas, Texas. She also has a private practice in Frisco, Texas. By Aparna Iyer I am a psychiatrist who treats mental health issues during...

After Postpartum Depression, The Decision To Have Another Child Is Fraught With Anxiety

by Michelle Woo | 2 comments

Today’s Warrior Mom guest post comes from S. Prescott. By S. Prescott Sometimes, I’ll see babies in the store or at the kid gym, and my ovaries will scream. I’ll want to sniff their sweet heads, and enjoy their quiet cuddles. The perfect little...
What Do Postpartum Anxiety ‘Aftershocks’ Feel Like? This Mother Explains.

What Do Postpartum Anxiety ‘Aftershocks’ Feel Like? This Mother Explains.

by Michelle Woo | 1 comment

Today’s Warrior Mom guest post comes from Jen Bullett, who lives in Chicago. By Jen Bullett Hours, days or weeks after a major earthquake hits, the world braces itself for the impending lesser shock known as the aftershock. The tragic nature of the earthquake is...
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Katherine Stone

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.

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Six Things

  • 6 Things To Avoid If You Have PPD Or Anxiety
  • 6 Tools To Help You Feel Understood Thru PPD & Anxiety
  • 6 Things That Affect How Long It Takes to Recover from PPD
  • The 6 Stages of Postpartum Depression & Anxiety
  • 6 Surprising Symptoms of PPD & Anxiety
  • The 6 Rights of Every PPD Mom

Meet Katherine

Katherine Stone

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.

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