by Katherine Stone |
Nothing infuriates me like ignoring the facts. Presenting only one side of the story. I hate it when people do that about maternal mental illness. This week, there was a study that came out on the use of antidepressants during pregnancy. The study authors presented a... by Katherine Stone |
Anywhere from 7-16% of new moms experience some level of postpartum PTSD, or postpartum post-traumatic stress disorder, according to the MGH Center for Women’s Mental Health, which reviewed a study by McGill University. This study found that risk factors for... by Katherine Stone |
There are a variety of different therapies for anxiety and depression, including postpartum depression. Cristi Comes decided to try hypnosis, or hypnotherapy, to help deal with a past trauma, and today she’s sharing her experience with us. Hypnosis: A funny... by Katherine Stone |
I’ve been meaning to let you know about a host of new research articles over at the MGH Center for Women’s Mental Health blog, so here’s a quick list: Folic Acid and Risk of Perinatal Depression: Is There An Association? Lithium Use During Pregnancy:... by Katherine Stone |
[Editor’s Note: Today we welcome Warrior Mom Meri Levy who shares how her postpartum depression symptoms manifested primarily in physical ones like dizziness and nausea. -Katherine] Whenever I prepare a list of symptoms of postpartum depression, I always include...