History of Physical And Sexual Abuse Increases Risk of PPD
Some preliminary research presented at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine meeting found that female victims of domestic violence have a 40% increased risk of developing postpartum depression, a cross-sectional study showed. Those who suffered intimate partner...Guest Author Susan Stone: The Self-Defeating Danger of Comparisons
One of the most commonly asked questions I hear from women in my practice suffering from perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs)– and even from professionals learning about PMAD treatment — is "How long does it take to become well?" This...GH Writes Postpartum Depression Into Daily Soap
Apparently Dr. Robin on ABC's soap opera "General Hospital" is suffering from postpartum depression. I haven't seen the story line myself, but Postpartum Progress readers have told me that so far the writers seem to be handling it responsibly. Glad...Senator Menendez Reintroduces Melanie Blocker Stokes MOTHERS Act in U.S. Senate
I wrote about bad news earlier today (it shows up below this post), but now I've received great news from Susan Stone, head of the President's Advisory Council for Postpartum Support International. Today, U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) officially kicked...Arizona State Senator to Introduce Resolution on PPD
The Arizona Guardian reports that Democratic State Senator Linda Lopez of Tucson, Arizona, will introduce a resolution encouraging healthcare providers to do more toinform new mothers on perinatal mood and anxiety disorders like postpartum depression. "Ideally,...
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.