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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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Midwife prescribed Zoloft, DH is not sure started by sbrinton (1/8/10 at 2:39am) 1 2	Just wanted to add that my dh was also not supportive of me... 1/20/10 at 10:59am by DeerMother	23	2,322
Don't know what's wrong with me started by Raihana (6/27/02 at 4:39am) 1 2	Can you stand just one more affirmation? When I was pg w/ Gus... 7/12/02 at 9:06am by TreeLove	25	2,289
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	2,273
Safe anti-anxiety/anti-depressant during pregnancy? started by kkeake (2/16/07 at 4:32pm)	Zoloft is considered the safest while nursing, I take Celexa... 2/16/07 at 11:41pm by RootSnort	3	2,251
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	2,215
Nominate me. started by ComaWhite (6/25/04 at 2:38pm) 1 2	Hey I am glad to hear things are going so much better. We have... 8/1/04 at 12:05am by lilyka	38	2,170
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'm so selfish started by ShineliketheSon (7/11/09 at 12:07pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by goodmomma76 shine--didn't want... 8/3/09 at 1:14pm by ShineliketheSon	33	2,164
Forum Disclaimer started by georgia (3/19/09 at 6:28pm)	Postpartum Depression Forum: The opinions offered at... 3/19/09 at 6:28pm by georgia	0	2,157
Can you safely take antidepressants while nursing? started by amyandelle (10/31/07 at 3:47pm) 1 2	could not read and not post....s mama 11/23/07 at 11:50pm by lovebug	25	2,125
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	2,109
rapid weight loss on effexor? started by mama_bee (2/27/07 at 5:57pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by delicious i had rapid weight... 3/2/07 at 6:13pm by mama_bee	6	2,105
Something is wrong, PPD?<death mentioned> started by Right of Passage (5/16/10 at 10:57am)	I learned recently from a Naturopathic Doctor that you don't... 7/15/10 at 12:40pm by K-Mom3	13	2,086
postpartum anxiety started by Surfacing (2/19/08 at 6:21am) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by EllieMac Is it just before a... 5/3/08 at 11:43pm by Surfacing	37	2,073
should i be ready for PPD? *ZOLOFT SAFE WHILE PREG? ADVICE??? started by beansmama (5/19/09 at 10:53pm) 1 2	Yes, thanks for the therad. 7/6/09 at 5:55pm by Pookietooth	27	2,071
Intrusive Thoughts started by Demeter9 (1/31/07 at 3:23am) 1 2	I think every mom has some form of this PPD OCD or not. With... 5/24/07 at 12:46pm by melissa kerins	36	2,068
How do you get the nerve to get help? update post #19 started by LilMomma83 (10/8/07 at 1:18am) 1 2	Good for you for going and getting help. Asking for it is the... 11/30/07 at 2:09am by denvermom	37	2,054
antepartum depression started by juicylucy (6/23/03 at 3:51pm)	Zoloft should be taken in the morning with food for maximum... 3/24/05 at 3:24am by gilnikche	13	2,048
Placenta Smoothie started by Kontessa (5/11/10 at 2:09am)	Need to play RuneScape RuneScape Gold, RuneScape Gold we... 9/23/10 at 11:55pm by dhxgabgwhd	9	2,039
pregnant , or paxil withdrawal???? started by smaug (3/9/02 at 6:01pm)	Glad to hear that you got advice about the paxil and that you... 7/4/02 at 6:58am by lauraess	11	2,021
2nd day on Zoloft... weird side effect? started by ilovebabies (3/19/09 at 5:07pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by ilovebabies This is my second... 4/29/09 at 1:48pm by ChristSavesAll	11	2,017
Suicide. started by tireesix (1/14/08 at 8:05pm) 1 2	http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akathisia Ummmmmmm, well what can... 1/22/08 at 7:59am by tireesix	29	2,010
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
pre-partum depression anyone? started by 4mommieprego (5/15/11 at 7:08pm)	I am halfway through my pregnancy this is number 5 for me,,i... 4/12/12 at 7:22pm by RoneeDownwind	11	1,994
Help! Hair loss - 5/6 months post natal started by kpsunbound (10/18/10 at 4:12am)	Sheesh, when I read it, I said normal, normal, normal! Several... 10/19/10 at 1:22am by dogretro	9	1,991
Mamas with very severe PPD started by mama_at_home (6/8/06 at 10:26am) 1 2	Wow. I have found myself lingering over here in the PPD forum... 9/11/06 at 11:47pm by Ary99	30	1,976
In such a bad place right now :(- updated started by iluvmybabies (10/31/07 at 12:59am) 1 2	Big hugs and thanks to everyone! I am starting to feel a... 11/30/07 at 4:03pm by iluvmybabies	29	1,964
Weaning Paxil started by 2girlsmom (3/27/03 at 2:43am)	And in Seattle there's always the Bastyr clinic in Wallingford... 4/12/03 at 10:31am by tara	12	1,957
Help weaning off zoloft started by mom0810 (12/22/06 at 2:08pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by Starflower What are the "zaps"... 1/9/07 at 4:15pm by Nisupulla	27	1,938
Intrusive thoughts? started by Genesis (9/11/07 at 10:38pm)	I'm not sure how my doc would take the suggestion to do an... 9/18/07 at 7:31pm by FireflyFan	18	1,904
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	1,901
Now I'm having more intrusive thoughts started by goodygumdrops (9/17/08 at 6:48pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by Gavin'smom Basically, she... 10/16/08 at 10:24pm by Surfacing	24	1,898
taking Zoloft, low sex drive started by sterlingW (12/18/04 at 8:23pm) 1 2	Another Zoloft use with zero sex drive. It's kind of good... 5/2/05 at 4:14pm by 2much2luv	21	1,877
Pregnancy Depression? started by Annie37 (4/30/07 at 12:00am) 1 2	My dosage has stayed the same ever since I had my ds over a... 7/4/07 at 7:53pm by sheandaru	34	1,873
Zoloft questions started by ~Heyokha~ (8/12/07 at 5:20pm) 1 2	I am not sure if I gained weight from the zoloft or the food I... 8/26/07 at 6:54pm by Zaxmama	32	1,868
L-Theanine for Anxiety? started by Metasequoia (1/24/07 at 7:45pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by funkygranolamama I own a health... 4/21/08 at 2:52am by woaters	8	1,866
"you can't nurse your baby" is therapy always this bad? started by Hokulele (5/9/08 at 9:09pm) 1 2	ick, she is no good! zoloft is so safe while nursing! don't... 5/12/08 at 7:08pm by eurobin	24	1,861
do I have PPD or am I just selfish? started by lollie2357 (11/12/09 at 5:27pm)	my thoughts and feelings are represented in many of the... 12/16/09 at 3:14am by SFam	18	1,859
Does PPD go away on its own? started by Ponoma (7/12/02 at 12:21am)	I know how you feel, I knew I needed help, but didn't have the... 8/1/02 at 1:09pm by Eman'smom	8	1,859
Losing feelings towards my husband started by Veronique (10/21/08 at 1:15am)	I don't feel like I have a depression, though for the first... 10/24/08 at 2:51am by momm-i-o	4	1,857
mama's please help me out. i am becoming an evil mom. started by mamamelia (5/31/05 at 4:43am) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by mamamelia i am going to give the... 8/18/05 at 3:10am by ChristyMarou	28	1,856
wtf do I have to do to feel better? started by LiLStar (9/20/10 at 12:59am) 1 2	I meant to respond to your thread awhile ago because it... 10/13/10 at 3:09pm by applecider	25	1,855
treating PPD yourself...while BFing started by Sandra Dee (8/5/02 at 5:13pm)	Yup, I can relate. It makes all the difference in the world... 10/3/02 at 12:23am by sunmountain	18	1,841
just plain giving up started by savvybabygrace (9/18/07 at 11:51pm) 1 2	wow. You are so lucky that you dh and family are being so... 9/25/07 at 4:52pm by MeredithMommy	34	1,837
Alternative treatments for PPD that you've had success with started by jsh7809 (6/13/10 at 5:42pm)	Just to update, I am doing much better these days .... 7/17/10 at 1:49am by jsh7809	17	1,837
severe paxil withdrawal/need support started by asherah (8/18/03 at 9:32pm) 1 2	Yes, benzo is supposed to be super tough to withdraw from. You... 4/23/05 at 8:07am by Aquaduct	21	1,836
placenta encapsulation started by jody3 (4/1/11 at 5:20pm)	There is a fantastic organization in Maryland called Gourmet... 10/26/12 at 11:08am by MarylandBeth	8	1,835
Lexapro and Breastfeeding (x-posted in BF) started by njbeachgirl (2/10/07 at 8:16pm)	I was on Lexapro before my pregnancy and when I asked the doc... 2/17/07 at 11:14pm by les7699	4	1,834
it happened again, why me?? started by MysticHealerMom (6/7/03 at 10:28pm) 1 2	(no title) 6/29/03 at 11:00pm by lotusdebi	31	1,832
Long-term Ppd/ppp/ppocd????? started by the_juniper_tree (9/8/08 at 8:13pm)	oops, I hit reply too soon. I have struggled with ocd for a... 9/12/08 at 12:01am by medaroge	6	1,824