Jaime Harker: On Light After the Darkness of Postpartum Depression
Dear new mom: During my pregnancy, I thought about postpartum depression often, knowing I was at an increased risk due to my history of depression and anxiety. I even coached my family in symptoms to watch for. In my Type A way, I expected, prepared, and felt ready...Jessica Cohen: On Not Holding It Together As A New Mom
Dear new mom: I should not be behind the wheel of a car right now. That moment will stay with me forever. After four weeks of very little sleep, a colicky newborn and way too many people coming by for a visit, my husband encouraged me to get out of the house for a...
Ninotchka Beavers: On Feeling Whole Again After PPD
Dear New Mom, “We hold these truths to be self-evident…” Here’s the thing, my youngest, the one I had the worst bout of postpartum adjustment with, is now seven. Yes, SEVEN. Shouldn’t I be over this by now? Well, it depends on who’s... Jenna Rosener: On Feeling Defeated As A New Mom With PPD
Dear New Mama: Let me just start by saying, being a mom is hard work, right? I mean, I think you know this already, but we can both agree that you don’t REALLY know just HOW HARD it is until you’re thrown into the thick of it. I know I didn’t know what “hard” meant... Jane Roper: On Getting Walloped By Depression After Weaning
Dear new mom, First things first: Know that depression after weaning is a real thing. I didn’t realize this. Many people don’t, although there is starting to be more information out there about it. All I knew about was regular postpartum depression, and I braced...
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.