Latina Mom Was “Banshee Mommy” During Postpartum Depression
I love this story from Elma Placeres Dieppa about her experience with postpartum depression (PPD). There is certainly a strong stigma against acknowledging and treating mental illness in the Latin community, so I really appreciate her bravery in sharing her story at...New Rules Affect Mental Health Coverage Under the Affordable Care Act
The federal government has issued a new ruling stating that mental health care will be included among the essential health benefits that must be offered by most insurance plans starting in 2014. As part of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the ruling was made to help...Postpartum Depression Stories: Maybe I Really Didn’t Want to Be A Mom
The more women who share their stories of postpartum depression, the more likely it is someone else will see it, recognize what is wrong and reach out for help. Recently, blogger Natalie Hoage shared her PPD story on MoonFrye.com, and I thought you’d like to...Why I’m Proud I Had Postpartum Depression
I stood at the podium and looked out at the crowd and had such an overwhelming feeling of pride. I’m so proud to be a mom who had postpartum depression. It’s a strange thing to think, probably, but I felt certain of it. I’m not ashamed. Really. I can...
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.