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...
Lori Bollinger: On Her Rage During Postpartum Depression
Dear New Mom, I barely remember my first Mother’s Day. My son was born five weeks early in April 2009. Not carrying him to term made me feel like I failed at motherhood before I even got started. By the time Mother’s Day rolled around, I didn’t feel like there was...Yael Saar: On How To Be Kind To Yourself During PPD
Dear new mama, I’m about to share with you the invocation that helped me recover from PPD. An invocation is a declaration of healing intention. You could also call this a poem, a prayer, or a blessing. The name doesn’t matter. It’s the intention that counts. I...When The Psychologist Has Postpartum Depression
I’m very happy to welcome guest contributor Jessica Michaelson, PhD, a psychologist who shares her own story of postpartum depression. I’ve been depressed since I was twelve. I didn’t know it then. I just knew that I hated myself with intensity, was...
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.