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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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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	1,748
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	1,513
Is there any way through this w/out meds? started by inthepink (10/10/10 at 1:54am) 1 2	Same here. I'm 28 weeks pg with DS2, and I've just decided... 6/2/11 at 12:29pm by FischK	21	2,110
Overwhelming anxiety about losing my baby. started by ShalesMom (2/5/11 at 8:25am)	I was like this too. For me, the longer she was in the world,... 6/1/11 at 5:31pm by KayPea	3	1,229
weaning from AD + insomnia started by estercita (5/27/11 at 7:33am)	Hi, everyone. I'd be really interested hearing from those of... 5/27/11 at 7:33am by estercita	0	1,360
post partum panic or something like it started by zensven42 (5/15/11 at 2:17am)	Oh good! Glad you're doing better! 5/25/11 at 4:22pm by Annie Mac	9	1,512
PPD or PTSD after Cesarean? started by blessed.mommy (2/11/11 at 9:23am)	This thread is quite important because it shows how birth... 5/24/11 at 8:13pm by FischK	15	2,223
Will I get out of PPD started by Nickyni (5/22/11 at 12:15pm)	Oh, mama! HUGE !! It does get better. I have had PPD 3x... 5/22/11 at 2:03pm by Thandiwe	1	1,374
Scared started by Tiffstuff (5/10/11 at 9:13pm)	Thank you to everyone who replied. At my oldest sons doctors... 5/14/11 at 11:22pm by Tiffstuff	5	1,487
postpartum biploar?? started by doulawoman (1/3/11 at 10:03am)	This is a pretty old thread...I've actually not had trouble... 5/12/11 at 9:19am by doulawoman	16	930
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	881
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 social... 5/5/11 at 11:12pm by briannas auntie	4	1,582
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	1,457
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	1,783
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	1,620
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	1,903
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	1,484
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 this: ... 4/7/11 at 5:52am by McGucks	8	1,409
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	827
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	1,449
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	1,575
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	1,368
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 about... 3/25/11 at 1:07pm by neveryoumindt...	29	2,565
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	1,457
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	5,920
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	1,098
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	1,525
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	1,624
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	1,118
Poll: 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	946
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	1,328
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	694
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	1,430
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 when... 2/19/11 at 1:39pm by LynnS6	6	530
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	2,281
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	1,199
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	1,110
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	775
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	812
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	592
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 is... 2/2/11 at 3:51pm by mommaklo	1	611
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 it... 2/2/11 at 10:57am by mommaklo	3	394
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	1,626
PPD when you stop BFing? started by KJunebug (1/18/11 at 5:00pm)	This section of the board is pretty slow moving. The anxiety... 1/22/11 at 8:16pm by JTA Mom	3	297
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	518
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	349
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	986
. started by lostinthewoods (1/17/11 at 10:33am)	. 1/17/11 at 10:33am by lostinthewoods	0	169
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	366
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	352