Postpartum Dads?
Yes, it’s true… Postpartum Depression and Anxiety can effect new fathers, too. Back in December, the New York Times posted this story.
View ArticleInformative Book List
Below, you will find a list of books that I find hugely helpful and informative for moms who may be struggling with some anxiety and/or depression in pregnancy or postpartum. Mindful Motherhood, by...
View ArticlePostpartum Depression (PPD)- A Sleep Consultant’s Perspective
Below is the second in a series of interviews aimed at providing insight on PPD by a number of different health and wellness professionals. We know that there are a variety of factors that contribute...
View ArticleBreastfeeding and anti-depressants/ anti-anxiety meds
I am by no means a therapist who pushes medication when a mom is against it, and it is always my first course of action to support other means of conquering symptoms of depression and anxiety such as:...
View ArticleHealth care bill hopes to boost PPD awareness
For years, advocates of support for perinatal mood disorders have been rooting for the passage of the Melanie Blocker Stokes MOTHERS Act. This legislation, sponsored by U.S. Senator Robert Menendez...
View ArticleNew Short Film on PPD Featuring Moms Who Tell Their Stories
Postpartum Support International has recently produced a fabulous new film (13 minutes) on Perinatal Mood Disorders. While more moms are speaking out about their challenges and more health providers...
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