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According to Postpartum International, 1 in 8 moms suffer from Postpartum Depression (PPD)

Check out this great radio interview on Breastfeeding and PPD with Kathleen Kendall Tackett

Ma'at Grant offers postpartum soothers in Mothering the Mother

Facebook page for Postpartum Depression Survivors

Postpartum Support International Warmline: 1-800-944-4773

National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255

Other Emergency Resources

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Labneh (Middle Eastern Yogurt) as anti-depressant started by pyro (4/26/11 at 3:55pm)	Hmmm...that's so weird. I just had the strongest craving for... 5/8/11 at 7:20pm by zuzunel09	1	397
37 pounds gained since starting meds. please say once i am able to stop the zoloft started by mom2tig99Nroo03 (4/22/11 at 11:52pm)	I gained weight when I was on Zoloft for depression and... 5/5/11 at 11:12pm by briannas auntie	4	1,530
PPD and it's affect on baby started by mihicado (4/25/11 at 9:44pm)	Have you thought of doing a developmental screening for your... 4/26/11 at 8:58pm by Anna's Lovey	1	1,358
Did you have depression before birth? started by WhiteHorse (4/7/11 at 10:00pm)	i had no issues until my third child was born other than the... 4/22/11 at 11:45pm by mom2tig99Nroo03	5	1,506
Just got prescribed zoloft.. started by suddenlyamama (4/19/11 at 7:06pm)	I was concerned about taking it at first, too, but it made my... 4/22/11 at 10:25am by FischK	5	1,543
Depression before, and during pregnancy started by mommy2be2011 (4/14/11 at 7:33pm)	hi momtobe2011, depression before pregnancy and that too... 4/18/11 at 12:00am by judthryn	3	1,452
Looking for reassurance and support.... started by PrincessWinnie (4/5/11 at 10:14am)	I don't have great suggestions, but I want you to know that I... 4/10/11 at 8:41pm by mami2f3	2	1,457
I can't get a single thing done... started by porttack (2/25/11 at 9:57am)	I scanned PP's comments, but wanted to mainly emphasize... 4/7/11 at 5:52am by caedenmomma	8	1,357
How Did You BEAT Depression? started by scoter99 (2/28/11 at 10:04pm)	I have found that returning to things you used to enjoy is... 4/2/11 at 7:44am by FischK	7	645
Tips for reconnecting and calming down started by 3xMama (3/31/11 at 9:35am)	I suffered from moderate to severe PPD (and as it turned out... 4/2/11 at 7:33am by FischK	2	1,397
PPD & Back to Work started by Valkyrie (3/8/11 at 8:47am)	I was suffering from PPD late last year. My son was born in... 3/30/11 at 12:30pm by Lilyward	3	1,456
PPD after starting solids started by zenmumajen (2/28/11 at 8:30pm)	I have very bad PPD. This is my third boy and it has gotten... 3/28/11 at 6:57pm by samiam123	6	1,326
Please Help: Dear Friend Grieving Over C/S started by Lamashtu (3/10/11 at 9:08am) 1 2	I think it really has to do with your thoughts and ideas... 3/25/11 at 1:07pm by neveryoumindt...	29	2,443
PPD awareness and treatment started by sarinass (3/18/11 at 7:36am)	Great work keep going 3/25/11 at 3:06am by lisaroy1	1	1,415
Prozac conception, pregnancy, breastfeeding ?'s started by lapis (6/10/10 at 6:13am)	thank you verry much for your helpful reply . i well try ... 3/13/11 at 12:13am by mother od 3	17	2,724
thoughts or images of harm started by lemoni (2/5/11 at 3:22pm)	I just want to say. I had an exe pence where ds was taken... 3/9/11 at 5:50pm by Graceie	10	1,056
PPD: My story! started by triscuit (3/3/11 at 9:49pm)	Thanks for the replies! Thanks so much for the help you two!... 3/7/11 at 10:25am by Monarchgrrl	4	1,467
FREE PPD Counseling - CHICAGO area!! All moms who are pregnant or parenting children under the... started by LittleEricJenn (3/5/11 at 7:00pm)	Hi All! Just thought I would post this for people who might... 3/5/11 at 7:00pm by LittleEricJenn	0	1,381
Post Partum Trauma started by camprunner (2/24/11 at 9:10pm)	hugs Been there with birth trauma. PM if you need to chat. 3/3/11 at 7:24pm by neveryoumindt...	1	1,048
Birth Trauma and PPD started by neveryoumindthere (8/16/10 at 12:27am)	jtrt, how is the healing process coming along? hugs 3/2/11 at 3:26pm by neveryoumindt...	3	816
Independent Study started by mmorse (3/2/11 at 2:14am)	Hi Everyone, My name is Megan, and I am an accelerated... 3/2/11 at 2:14am by mmorse	0	1,300
Looking for someone to share ppd stories with started by lulu123 (1/2/11 at 9:14am)	tigerflower, can dh make some more time for you, for his... 2/25/11 at 8:49am by porttack	8	539
Resources for a Type A Personality Mom started by milosmomma (2/22/11 at 10:37am)	I literally LOL'ed when I read this title. You're talking... 2/23/11 at 5:24pm by TSomm	2	1,168
Seeking Meds, have some questions... started by Jewels06 (12/17/10 at 4:29pm)	My story is a lot of like USAmma's -- only I went on meds... 2/19/11 at 1:39pm by LynnS6	6	497
scared to be alone, bad thoughts started by corysmilk (2/14/11 at 11:01pm)	Definitely sounds like intrusive thoughts to me -- you've... 2/19/11 at 1:32pm by LynnS6	11	1,586
Wondering if I have PPD? started by First Time Mama (2/7/11 at 1:07pm)	Try looking up your local chapter of ICAN (International... 2/7/11 at 7:58pm by motherhendoula	3	1,144
Can't stop thinking about it. started by stilltrying22 (10/8/10 at 4:03pm)	Congratulations! Hoping for all the best for you and you family. 2/7/11 at 6:24pm by APvegmama	13	1,066
PPD with two kids started by Evelynmia'smom (1/18/11 at 10:31am)	I am feeling disconnected from my 2.5 year old, too, and have... 2/7/11 at 5:03am by kkhan	3	473
Anyone else not able to deal with baby's CRYING! started by hopingtobemomma (12/25/10 at 9:34pm)	I am sorry you are having a horrible time right now and I'm... 2/7/11 at 4:10am by kkhan	11	762
After 19 months, realizing I have PPD- where do I go from here? started by Chic_Mama (1/26/11 at 6:24am)	I can relate to both of these things as helping me with... 2/4/11 at 11:27am by mommaklo	6	473
a link between PPD, Colic and Omega 3; kidney/liver not up to par? (long) started by heatherma (2/2/11 at 2:51pm)	I used to work in a health food store, so some of this info... 2/2/11 at 3:51pm by mommaklo	1	349
Don't think it's PPD, but not sure started by 1stTimeMama4-4-10 (1/20/11 at 9:49pm)	I can relate to alot of what you are saying. I dont know if... 2/2/11 at 10:57am by mommaklo	3	358
Anyone seeing a naturopathic doctor or using alternative medicine for postpartum depression? started by olivebubble (1/11/11 at 4:19pm)	Hi and welcome. Congrats on a healthy baby boy. I am sorry... 1/24/11 at 1:27pm by Sol_y_Paz	17	1,067
PPD when you stop BFing? started by KJunebug (1/18/11 at 5:00pm)	This section of the board is pretty slow moving. The... 1/22/11 at 8:16pm by JTA Mom	3	253
Hmmm Zoloft, St. John's Wort or Inositol still PG but not for long! started by Hollyrose114 (1/19/11 at 12:13pm)	Thanks! I know I can't take st johns wort yet until i give... 1/20/11 at 6:51am by Hollyrose114	2	318
SO SAD : ( started by TINKERS (1/16/11 at 11:28am)	Yes, it certainly helps to know you are not alone! 1/19/11 at 5:44pm by 2Peaches	3	314
Is there a place to talk about pre-natal depression started by lovebeingamomma (10/17/10 at 5:44pm)	I had pretty awful pre-partum depression with my past... 1/18/11 at 7:47pm by MeepyCat	15	935
. started by lostinthewoods (1/17/11 at 10:33am)	. 1/17/11 at 10:33am by lostinthewoods	0	160
zoloft started by ponyhead1 (1/12/11 at 1:41am)	That's weird. He should definitely warn you about drug side... 1/12/11 at 1:22pm by Cyllya	1	331
It's Time to Ask for Help started by bsaros84 (1/9/11 at 8:21am)	I saw this thread earlier and wanted to come back to it and... 1/11/11 at 8:22pm by MamitaM	3	325
Not sure how I'm going to get through the next few days. started by Cybercere (12/24/10 at 1:51pm)	I hear you. A few years ago, I was dumb enough to get... 1/9/11 at 8:41am by bsaros84	4	601
Placenta after birth started by emily11megan (10/15/10 at 8:37pm)	I did not have postpartum depression with my first baby. With... 1/9/11 at 8:17am by bsaros84	12	843
Anyone else tried medicine and still depressed? started by lulu123 (1/1/11 at 9:52am)	Sometimes you need a combination to work, sometimes you need... 1/2/11 at 9:08pm by goodygumdrops	3	257
OCD/Harming Disorder started by Alair (4/13/10 at 1:35am)	hello out there! we are all great moms even tho we are... 12/31/10 at 12:20pm by skeller	3	1,190
ppd and no insurance...natural "remedy"? started by sosurreal09 (12/30/10 at 12:01pm)	You could also be deficient in Vitamin D, as are many... 12/31/10 at 9:03am by Intoit	6	370
PPD over a period of years? started by maisiedotes (11/29/10 at 4:53am)	Traditional Chinese Medicine is an excellent idea! I did... 12/30/10 at 7:08am by Turquesa	3	329
The D-Word started by july2010mama (12/18/10 at 1:17pm)	This post struck me, because our situations are very similar.... 12/29/10 at 9:27am by neveryoumindt...	3	394
Past Infidelity started by lulu123 (12/8/10 at 12:35pm)	That is abuse, though. Why would social services take the... 12/25/10 at 8:32pm by D_McG	4	490
Has anyone felt better after stopping breastfeeding? started by lulu123 (12/21/10 at 5:30pm)	How are you doing, mama? Hope you have a Merry Christmas! 12/25/10 at 9:32am by goodygumdrops	13	1,014
PPD Questions started by andielk72 (12/15/10 at 1:11pm)	Oh hun, that sounds so stressful just reading it! I can't... 12/23/10 at 3:14pm by neveryoumindt...	3	298