by Katherine Stone |
Happiness exuberated from his tiny soul as our crowded kitchen full of loved ones belted out a very off-key “Happy Birthday.” He looked so grown up in a plaid shirt that he had chosen all by himself, sitting in a “big boy” chair at the table. I couldn’t believe it. I...
by Katherine Stone |
A baby has died and a mother is charged with murder. I hate writing about these things. I’d almost rather pretend they haven’t happened. Sonia Hermosillo, a mother of three who had apparently been treated for postpartum depression, threw her...
by Katherine Stone |
The FDA has issued a warning about the antidepressant Celexa, so I wanted to make sure any of my readers who may be taking that medication are aware of it. From WebMD: “Celexa should no longer be used at doses higher than 40 milligrams per day. The drug’s...
by Katherine Stone |
Postpartum Support International and Postpartum Support Kentuckiana will be hosting a 2-day Perinatal Mood Disorders Training in Lexington, Kentucky, on October 6 and 7th. This certification course is designed for maternal health care providers, including nurses,...
by Katherine Stone |
This guest post was written by my beautiful friend Becky Harks, author of Mommy Wants Vodka, survivor of postpartum PTSD and antenatal depression, and founder of Band Back Together. She is a wonderful supporter of women with postpartum depression and all other mental...