PPD Research Rodeo [July Edition]
There is a plethora of new studies out on postpartum depression and related illnesses, so for those who are interested, I’ve lassoed a few for you: Depression & Anxiety Among Postpartum & Adoptive Mothers, Archives of Women’s Mental Health Decision...
Postpartum Panic Attacks: One Mom’s Experience with Full-Scale Fear
Some moms start suffering postpartum panic attacks as the chief manifestation of postpartum anxiety. Panic attacks can involve having a racing heart, tightening in the chest or chest pains, shortness of breath, hyperventilating, dizziness or feeling weak, numbness and...Hormones & Mood: Is There A Connection Between PPD & Your Period?
Several of you have mentioned your postpartum depression or anxiety getting worse when you return to having periods after your baby is born. You wonder whether this is an indication that you aren't really getting better at all. If, like me, you are someone who had...Upcoming Events in MN & MI Support Women with PPD
The Tree of Hope Foundation will be hosting its Tree of Hope Walk/Family Fun Day on June 4th from 10am to 3pm to raise money for its work supporting women with PPD in the Detroit area. The event will be at Halmich Park in Warren, Michigan. For information, call...
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.