POSTPARTUM PROGRESS | postpartum depression and postpartum anxiety help for moms

It Is Okay To Not Be Okay During Pregnancy

Dear mama, I wanted to word vomit all over our Facebook group when I saw how quickly you backpedaled about not enjoying pregnancy. I wanted so badly to share my story, but I knew it was not the time or place. I am writing this open letter to you and all other mamas...

Bittersweet Birthday: Postpartum Depression Milestones & Memories

by Jen Gaskell | 16 comments

I watched my daughters climb all over the booth and shout at each other with excitement. My youngest could not contain her joy at being the birthday girl. Since it was her birthday, she got to choose her birthday dinner. She requested a trip to her favorite burger...

For Miriam Carey on World Mental Health Day

by Katherine Stone | 1 comment

Any time a mother with symptoms of perinatal mood or anxiety disorders is gravely hurt or her child is hurt I’m angry, but not at her. I’m angry that our system doesn’t recognize how crucial a mother’s mental health during pregnancy and the...

Postpartum Psychosis: A Dream Becomes A Nightmare

by Katherine Stone | 16 comments

I’m so happy to welcome Warrior Mom Trisha today, sharing her story of recovery from postpartum psychosis. We of course had a plan in mind when it came to birthing but unfortunately it didn’t go right from the beginning. After about 36 hours in labor they...