by Katherine Stone |
Some preliminary research presented at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine meeting found that female victims of domestic violence have a 40% increased risk of developing postpartum depression, a cross-sectional study showed. Those who suffered intimate partner... by Katherine Stone |
One of the most commonly asked questions I hear from women in my practice suffering from perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs)– and even from professionals learning about PMAD treatment — is "How long does it take to become well?" This... by Katherine Stone |
I wrote about bad news earlier today (it shows up below this post), but now I've received great news from Susan Stone, head of the President's Advisory Council for Postpartum Support International. Today, U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) officially kicked... by Katherine Stone |
The Arizona Guardian reports that Democratic State Senator Linda Lopez of Tucson, Arizona, will introduce a resolution encouraging healthcare providers to do more toinform new mothers on perinatal mood and anxiety disorders like postpartum depression. "Ideally,... by Katherine Stone |
The mom at My Journey Through Postpartum Depression shares a letter she sent to a friend about her PPD. Here's a highlight: "I constantly was trying to be super mom, and in my head I was thinking that a super perfect mom/wife/friend/daughter/sister/etc. was...