by Jen Gaskell |
I struggled with undiagnosed antenatal depression and antenatal anxiety. I felt like such a fraud. My husband and I had planned for this baby. I should have been overjoyed and glowing. Instead I walked around in a fog of self-hatred, irritability, and unrelenting... by Katherine Stone |
Three years ago Postpartum Progress started an event called Climb Out of the Darkness®. We had no idea what it would become. We only knew we needed an event that would bring together moms from around the country and around the world who wanted to stand together,... by Christina Gleason |
First-time mothers can find many things to be anxious about when they become pregnant. What will pregnancy be like? Will my baby be healthy? Did I start taking my prenatal vitamins early enough? Am I really ready for this? But some women may have an additional fear... by Heather King |
Birth trauma, you could call it that. My first daughter was stillborn at full-term in December of 2012. I went into labor and delivery that night expecting to soon meet my little girl only to be told by the doctor while sitting in front of a still and silent... by ADriane Nieves |
Today I’m thrilled to have Dr. Lekeisha Sumner with us to share insight on two very common types of stress women of color may experience during pregnancy and tips on how we can manage both. Dr. Lekeisha Sumner, PhD, ABPP is a board-certified clinical...