by Katherine Stone |
After the loss of a baby, either due to miscarriage or stillbirth, what exactly is it that a mother goes through as she grapples with this devastating experience? Is it grief or is it postpartum depression? Could it be both? This is an excellent question, and I wanted... by Katherine Stone |
A UK magazine called Take A Break has created a program called Chums4mums that aims to help new mothers overcome postnatal depression (what we call postpartum depression here in the US) by making friends with other moms in their area. More than 10,000 women have... by Katherine Stone |
New Jersey's 10th Annual Perinatal Health Disparities Conference will address the issue of racial disparities in perinatal mental health among African American women, children and families. Participants will learn potential causes, contributors and strategies to... by Katherine Stone |
I haven't written much here about postpartum depression after miscarriage or other loss, probably because I just don't a lot of knowledge about that particular experience, but it is clearly an important topic to discuss. Women who suffer miscarriages,... by Katherine Stone |
The Copenhagen Post reports that public health experts in Denmark recommend screening all new mothers for postpartum depression. This, after a research study there found that twice as many depressed mothers would receive treatment if all new mothers were screened.... by Katherine Stone |
You're probably wondering why I always remind you of this, but keep in mind new readers are coming to Postpartum Progress every week and aren't always aware of the resources available to them, so here goes: Every Monday and Wednesday, Postpartum Support...