POSTPARTUM PROGRESS | postpartum depression and postpartum anxiety help for moms

Normal Postpartum Adjustment vs. Postpartum Mood Disorders

I was recently asked to speak about the difference between normal postpartum adjustment and perinatal mental illness at a Maternal Wellness Summit in Denver. My first reaction was, “Sure. That is simple. I know this like the back of my hand.” And then, upon my...

Join Us at Postpartum Progress’ Private Warrior Mom™ Forum

by Katherine Stone | 3 comments

Some pregnant or new moms just don’t feel comfortable having conversations on the Postpartum Progress Facebook page or commenting here on the blog knowing that what they type will be open for all to see. You might not be ready to talk about your postpartum...

Knowing What Triggers You and When to Change the Channel

by Jaime Harker | 1 comment

[Author’s Note: A quick note before reading: This post is about how I learned the hard way what triggered me after my traumatic c-section. Please do not read this if you think you may be triggered. -Jamie] While I was on my maternity leave, I became obsessed...

What I Didn’t Know About PPD

by Jaime Harker | 11 comments

I thought I knew what to look for. I thought I’d educated my family–anyone who would be close to me after I had the baby–about PPD signs. I knew my history of depression and anxiety. I knew postpartum depression had been in my family through a few...