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Postpartum Depression Stigma Persists Even In Federal Government

Update: We did hear back from the Office of Women’s Health quite quickly and they apologized for the tweet even though it didn’t come from their office. They assured us that they are fully supportive of moms with perinatal mental illness and that they...

Intrusive Thoughts: A Conversation

by Lauren Hale | 2 comments

Read First: Let’s Talk About Intrusive Thoughts. I’ve intertwined stories from moms (including myself) who have all experienced intrusive thoughts in one form or another during their postpartum experience. For one mom, she didn’t experience them...

Let’s Talk About Intrusive Thoughts

by Lauren Hale | 10 comments

Trigger Warning: This post deals with Intrusive Thoughts. If you are struggling, fragile, or easily influenced by reading the intrusive thoughts and obsessions of others, please avoid reading this post. For those who choose to stop reading now, I want you to know at...

I Am A Warrior Mom

by Susan Petcher | 1 comment

Here at Postpartum Progress, we choose our words with intention. “Warrior Mom” is no exception. Every mom’s journey through PPD is different and we all see our experiences in a way that helps and heals us. In my six years advocating for mothers...

Postpartum Depression: A Feminist Issue

by Jen Gaskell | 0 comments

Do not dismiss postpartum depression with a shrug and an eye roll, Ms. Albert. It affects one out of every seven women. Ms. Elisa Albert wrote a book After Birth that I will definitely not be reading. Her main premise is that women do not have enough support for...