by Katherine Stone |
A mom on the website MomLogic has written a very poignant post called "I Am a Mom and I Am an Alcoholic". There is no name of the author listed, nor is the article open to comments, which is disappointing because I'd like to thank her for her honesty.... by Katherine Stone |
Here's a section from the highly-respected Mayo Clinic on the issue of antidepressants and safety during pregnancy. (Note: there are two pages, so don't miss the second page.) It is a well-balanced piece that discusses the pros and cons. Here's their...
by Katherine Stone |
SIX THINGS YOU SHOULD AVOID IF YOU HAVE POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION 1. Scary Stuff Women with perinatal mood and anxiety disorders like postpartum depression can be very suggestible. What does that mean? It means you can hear or see something disturbing and then suddenly be... by Katherine Stone |
If you are a mom who has postpartum depression or is feeling down, I feel your pain. I imagined that I’d be all glowing and mellow during the weeks after delivering my baby. I thought it was within my grasp, seeing as how incredibly serene I felt through most of... by Katherine Stone |
Wake up, Warrior Moms. Wake uppeople who work to prevent child abuse, people who work to prevent suicide, people who work to prevent preterm births, people who care about healthy families. Wake up, people who care about motherhood. Wake up, women of America. Wake up...