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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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Hormones - not sure if or what or why? PPD or perimenopause? started by andromedajulie (10/26/11 at 11:23am)	thank you so much, catscradle. I went to see my midwife who,... 11/9/11 at 8:47am by andromedajulie	3	103
I believe I've got it BAD -_- started by deni bronson (11/2/11 at 12:34am)	PPD is serious I am glad to hear you will be discussing it... 11/2/11 at 5:25am by Mom31	2	209
so dang weepy and angry again started by mom2tig99Nroo03 (10/24/11 at 12:09am)	When I was on zoloft years ago, it took me a long time to wean... 11/1/11 at 7:42pm by Lisa1970	3	210
contemplating meds started by rareimer (10/30/11 at 8:37pm)	Partaria: What an awesome response. Seriously. OP, I wish... 11/1/11 at 6:51pm by McGucks	2	112
I am afraid to take anti-depressants started by Lisa1970 (10/22/11 at 8:48am)	There are many other options you can try before going on an... 10/30/11 at 3:29pm by vicky rizo	9	450
Two days without crying, hoping for a third started by Lisa1970 (10/26/11 at 9:04am)	Baby is fine. She still is not smiling though and her weight... 10/27/11 at 10:10am by Lisa1970	4	148
Have PPD diagnosis, anxiety over pumping started by annaconda (10/21/11 at 2:54am)	So this is the right area to post about this because I did... 10/26/11 at 5:31am by annaconda	4	263
Postpartum Depression or just normal maternal feelings? started by mommymidwife2b (10/24/11 at 8:09pm)	It does seem like a pretty strong pattern. I worry that you... 10/25/11 at 6:47pm by mami2f3	1	281
Wanting to get PG with #2, but still on Meds? started by bonjourmama (10/23/11 at 7:06pm)	Thanks goody....looks like it's good luck to the both of us! 10/24/11 at 8:02am by bonjourmama	2	68
More reminders of the abandonment started by Lisa1970 (10/21/11 at 8:15am)	Hugs Lisa.... You are in my thoughts and prayers... I think of... 10/22/11 at 8:03am by Mom31	9	302
Placenta encapsulation services in upstate New York? (x-posted in finding your tribe) started by Carlyle (7/16/11 at 10:50pm)	If you are still looking for someone, I am offering placenta... 10/21/11 at 8:49pm by Buterflysbeauty	3	1,777
Dad's with postpartum depression started by Lisa1970 (10/16/11 at 8:01pm)	if you go to church your pastor (priest whatever) would... 10/20/11 at 12:19am by mom2tig99Nroo03	2	133
Is there anything I can do about purely hormonal baby blues? started by JuliMummy (10/5/11 at 6:13am)	Yes, placenta! It helped me SO much this time! (In fact, I... 10/17/11 at 10:41pm by HeatherB	4	268
I don't feel like I can talk to anyone started by Lisa1970 (10/9/11 at 11:09pm)	lisa, how about calling a warmline for mamas w ppd? you don't... 10/14/11 at 9:57pm by mom2tig99Nroo03	16	654
tubal ligation = depression anyone else started by htcamommy (4/13/10 at 6:59pm)	14 months since my TL and I wanted a reversal within a week of... 10/13/11 at 4:49am by dmbaker3	1	905
Great Blog Article on PPD started by PrenatalYogaCtr (10/10/11 at 1:52pm)	Hi all, Here's an article you might find resonates with your... 10/10/11 at 1:52pm by PrenatalYogaCtr	0	98
PPD caused by OB abandonment? started by Lisa1970 (10/6/11 at 6:11pm)	I read your story. That is absolutly terrible! That doctor... 10/8/11 at 7:02am by mugglesmom	3	227
what to do for pdd?! started by mati13 (8/23/11 at 6:40pm)	And seek counseling. I've just had my first appointment with a... 10/8/11 at 6:40am by MarineWife	7	577
Attachment and Antidepressants started by kittywitty (8/27/11 at 9:54pm)	Don't give up yet! Did they not tell you that the Wellbutrin... 9/30/11 at 8:01pm by EnchantedMamma	7	695
had ppd with my first son, now pregnant again after several losses. just need some advice/help started by krodden87 (9/25/11 at 7:44pm)	Sorry- didn't see this until now. Here is a link ... 9/28/11 at 10:17pm by Dandelionkid	3	241
pregnant and emotional started by Angel23 (9/27/11 at 1:29am)	have you ever been emotional for no reason or over small... 9/27/11 at 1:29am by Angel23	0	77
Anti-depressants in Pregnancy? started by loudmama (7/31/11 at 7:44am)	Coming late to the party here -- I was on Paxil (Paroxetine)... 9/16/11 at 4:05pm by LynnS6	10	1,101
horrible mix...PPD/Insomnia help???? started by Easmama (7/12/11 at 1:40pm)	i took zoloft for approximately a year and my insomnia was... 9/10/11 at 6:21pm by mom2tig99Nroo03	6	1,618
ppd - how late? started by JulieInChicago (5/18/11 at 2:23pm)	i started meds right after my ds turned 12 months old. i kept... 9/10/11 at 6:15pm by mom2tig99Nroo03	4	1,571
ANXIETY!!! started by ashmac12 (5/16/11 at 6:58am) 1 2	Anxiety can have its roots in the hormonal changes/hormonal... 9/8/11 at 4:59pm by subtlycrunchy	21	1,996
Need some advice for my cousin, please. started by mama to 2 girls (9/1/11 at 5:39am)	Magnesium (Natural Calm is what I take), Vit D, Omega 3 and... 9/8/11 at 10:35am by Anastasiya	1	349
Bipolor Medication Safe for Breastfeeding? started by essnce629 (8/25/11 at 2:03pm)	Oh yeah, she can get the direct info from her pediatrician... 8/31/11 at 4:00am by Mom2M	4	466
Zoloft suddenly stopped working? started by texmati (8/18/11 at 2:33pm)	Thanks to all of you for your support. I seemed to have... 8/25/11 at 10:02pm by texmati	9	1,548
Severe Anxiety started by mati13 (8/22/11 at 2:22pm)	sending hugs i have been through severe anxiety and ppd. 8/25/11 at 7:55pm by kayleesmom	3	554
I'm not sure if this is PPD. started by Beauchamp (6/26/11 at 1:45pm)	Hi Beauchamp! You might like to hear this...I felt like a... 8/22/11 at 11:53am by McGucks	6	1,390
Pretty sure I have PPD, but don't want to do Zoloft if I can help it started by florabella612 (8/20/11 at 8:44am)	Thank-you so much. I am going to give it a try. 8/20/11 at 9:54am by florabella612	3	700
Desperate for a Break, but would you? started by Partaria (7/19/11 at 3:45pm)	Thanks mamas. Things have gotten better since I got on... 8/19/11 at 7:35am by Partaria	14	1,478
Resources to give to DH about PPD? started by cat13 (6/23/11 at 5:40pm)	Thanks llwr! 8/5/11 at 10:33pm by cat13	4	1,290
4 months of Postpartum depression and anxiety... is there any light ahead? started by IsaIsa (7/29/11 at 10:10am)	Isasla - I know exactly how you feel. I had my LO 11 weeks... 8/2/11 at 12:43pm by Lyns	2	1,070
I think i have ppd. What happens now? started by texmati (6/2/11 at 8:26pm) 1 2	Great news! Hope things continue to improve. 7/31/11 at 1:17pm by FischK	24	2,169
I think I have PPD.... DD2 is 10 months old started by Chloe'sMama (7/11/11 at 12:50pm)	dear Chloe's Mama...your post made me smile...not because I am... 7/26/11 at 2:24pm by curlyaustin	3	1,348
Intrusive Thoughts started by Perplexity (7/6/11 at 9:00am)	I had the same types of intrusive thoughts you are describing... 7/22/11 at 4:02pm by dreamingtree	2	1,375
gestational diabetes....sad started by jjjdancer2 (7/11/11 at 11:59am)	I had gestational diabetes with my secodn child. I was able to... 7/22/11 at 2:33am by mami2f3	1	1,306
A blog about the mostly lows of having a child. You are not alone. started by JenniferandSeba (3/7/11 at 10:32pm)	Thank you for commenting! It really feels like a lonely... 7/13/11 at 2:38pm by JenniferandSeba	3	1,796
Fear of PPD with next child? started by Jolaine83 (2/3/11 at 11:54am)	I am having the same thoughts. After my horrible delivery and... 7/8/11 at 5:35pm by sunbeem00	6	744
Postpartum Depression Survivors started by sunbeem00 (7/8/11 at 5:31pm)	We are a community on FB designed to provide support to those... 7/8/11 at 5:31pm by sunbeem00	0	1,235
Starting to think I have PPD at 2 weeks- is that too early? started by Partaria (6/9/11 at 11:20am)	My kids are 16 y.o. and 12 y.o. I'd forgotten about this, but... 7/6/11 at 10:39am by journeymom	16	1,779
How to Bond With Baby when mom has severe PPD started by HeatherRD (7/17/10 at 7:28pm)	it is something that only a therapist would be able to get to... 7/1/11 at 1:00pm by lilvioletmom	7	1,214
don't feel like being a mother today started by zacsmum (6/14/11 at 2:42am)	OP: I know it's been a while since your post, but just wanted... 6/28/11 at 6:59pm by Partaria	2	1,413
Nursing and Medication started by Lynne Holloman (6/10/11 at 7:44am)	i took zoloft for depression whole pregnancy and whole time i... 6/27/11 at 11:26am by kayleesmom	1	1,266
PPD at 7 months? started by Calliope84 (6/25/11 at 4:03pm)	nm 6/25/11 at 4:03pm by Calliope84	0	1,266
second time on zoloft after birth--will it work? started by junglefamily (6/25/11 at 3:21pm)	Hi, I have had 4 births and 4xd ppd. After the 3rd i took... 6/25/11 at 3:21pm by junglefamily	0	1,422
I don't want to yell at my son anymore started by jenrett (6/14/11 at 8:24pm)	If you feel something is wrong with the way you react to your... 6/15/11 at 7:31am by FischK	1	1,340
Effects of antidepressants on postpartum weight loss? started by Italiamom (6/9/11 at 6:03pm)	Zoloft and Paxil are safe for breast-feeding mothers: Link to... 6/10/11 at 1:51pm by FischK	3	1,746
PPD vs. lack of support? started by ILoveMyBabyBird (5/31/11 at 7:32am)	Hmm, I'm pretty sure that I've seen that anger at the baby... 6/2/11 at 4:41pm by philomom	6	1,512