by Katherine Stone |
I sent the following e-mail to Dr. Phil today. I sent a similar one to Oprah probably a year ago and never heard back. We’ll see what happens …Dr. Phil, Why is it that the bill to pass the Melanie Blocker-Stokes Postpartum Depression Research and Care Act... by Katherine Stone |
In so many books and articles and news programs you hear the statistic: approximately 10-15% of women suffer from postpartum disorders, including postpartum depression, postpartum psychosis and postpartum obsessive compulsive disorder. What bothers me about that... by Katherine Stone |
Did you know that last year the State of Texas enacted legislation, House Bill 341 (also known as the “Andrea Yates Bill) that requires healthcare providers who treat pregnant women to provide them with resource information regarding counseling for postpartum... by Katherine Stone |
Carol Blocker is trying to get a small, neglected playlot in the Hyde Park area of Chicago renovated and named after her daughter, Melanie Blocker Stokes, who as you may recall killed herself while going through a terrible bout of postpartum psychosis. She has met... by Katherine Stone |
CBS News did a story last night on postpartum disorders, featuring Joyce Venis and Sonia Murdock, among others. Here is a link to their online story: CBS News | Signs Of Postpartum Depression | July 29, 2004?09:21:39. by Katherine Stone |
This story just came out today in the Associated Press – thanks to my Aunt Jan for sending it to me. For those women going through a post partum disorder right now, please don’t be afraid. I thought about editing this story so it wouldn’t scare you,...