by Katherine Stone |
Yesterday it was widely-reported that a new research study found a link between autism and SSRIs taken by mothers during pregnancy. SSRIs, if you don’t know, are certain types of antidepressants, and include such name brands as Zoloft, Prozac, Paxil and Luvox....
by Katherine Stone |
I asked the following question at the Postpartum Progress Facebook Fan Page last week: How many of you, looking back, feel like you suffered longer from postpartum depression than necessary because you were afraid to take medication for your illness? I asked because...
by Katherine Stone |
The absolute last thing you desired or even considered upon having a baby is the need to show up in a psychotherapist’s office to talk about postpartum depression. Dreaming about life with a baby usually involves ideas about long and warm cuddles, of peaceful walks... by Katherine Stone |
The MGH Center for Women's Mental Health has two new stories out that I wanted to point you to: Postpartum Depression and Poor Sleep Quality Occur Togetherreviews a recent study on sleep quality and sleep efficiency among depressed new moms. Should SSRIs Be... by Katherine Stone |
This week, Warrior Moms of the Week is focusing on antenatal depression, or depression in pregnancy. It’s just as common as PPD but is even less talked about, if you can imagine. There are lots of people starting to speak up about this illness, which is very...