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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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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
Anybody know about Ativan? started by 3_opihi (11/8/04 at 1:17am)	hi, it seems you are getting a varied response. here's one... 11/29/04 at 1:09pm by annela	10	1,566
Pre-partum depression?? started by peilover010202 (2/3/06 at 12:19pm)	FYI How strange - right as I was reading this post, I checked... 2/8/06 at 10:07pm by mamaboobaAES	10	1,566
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	1,564
4 am and bawling my eyes out started by AlpineMama (12/5/07 at 6:37am) 1 2	Hi mama- I have no words of wisdom to offer you, but I just... 12/26/07 at 3:51pm by Belia	22	1,563
post partum RAGE? started by Korimomto2 (8/22/06 at 3:19pm) 1 2	I have anger too mamas! So what do I do that helps.. I start... 9/3/06 at 12:09pm by mccelticmom	20	1,556
Yates verdict overturned started by Beverly (1/6/05 at 1:27pm) 1 2	I tell you he was probably told he was not letting her have... 1/12/05 at 9:53am by mwherbs	32	1,555
*Please check you Thyroid!!!!** started by Blancanieves (9/10/07 at 7:16am)	Hi.. I received my values from year 2005 last week. (I was... 9/24/07 at 7:26am by Blancanieves	9	1,545
Can maternal ante-and post partum depression cause or foster developmental delays? started by asoulunbound (2/2/10 at 1:46am)	Quote: Originally Posted by asoulunbound ty. the therapist... 4/27/10 at 12:12pm by Toolip	13	1,545
Lucinda Bassett's Program, Attacking Anxiety & Depression. started by Irish_Blue (5/5/09 at 12:54am)	Editing for privacy reasons. 8/22/09 at 12:26am by francie024	7	1,541
Baby blues? Anxiety? Not loving baby? started by atpeace (7/9/10 at 9:24am)	Lauren, congrats! Sorry to hear you are also struggling with... 7/23/10 at 8:38pm by atpeace	7	1,535
Hating this illness right now started by FatherTryingToHelp (9/26/09 at 2:32am) 1 2	Wow, yeah anyone would walk away from that scarred and someone... 10/7/09 at 2:54pm by yogachick79	22	1,535
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
Pre-partum depression? started by SmtmsAlwys (2/1/08 at 12:33am) 1 2	YES! I had it with ds1 and did not get help. I talked to my OB... 3/31/08 at 3:21pm by Meg_s	26	1,518
Where to begin started by FatherTryingToHelp (8/26/09 at 1:08am) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by InstinctiveMom I'm no help, but... 9/8/09 at 1:58am by FatherTryingT...	20	1,515
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
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
Ugh, Zoloft side effects started by majorsky (3/17/10 at 1:55pm)	I had terrible, horrible, awful side-effects for two weeks.... 4/15/10 at 1:25pm by azgirl	11	1,510
Zoloft (brand) vs Generic started by ryandfin mom (2/26/10 at 6:16pm)	I have experience with both. I took Zoloft for a long time... 3/9/10 at 11:48pm by Starflower	4	1,505
they won't take my kids away will they? started by churchofdisco (9/12/06 at 3:56pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by Jish I wouldn't worry about... 9/30/06 at 12:36am by churchofdisco	25	1,504
X started by ishereal (11/5/08 at 4:19pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by ishereal Is it okay? I am trying... 6/1/09 at 11:43am by marlena21	6	1,494
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
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
Was pregnancy/postpartum and onset for bipolar for anyone? started by fawnanddoe (4/8/10 at 8:03pm)	Yes. It happened to me after my first child. I had... 5/6/10 at 2:21pm by angela1435	5	1,483
Zoloft side effects started by ckumelos (9/3/10 at 5:05pm)	I bet the MD prescribed an antidepressant rather than an... 9/12/10 at 6:14pm by pregnant@40	7	1,479
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
Anyone one Bupropion (Welbutrin) while bfing? started by olive&pimiento (2/21/10 at 1:21pm)	(no title) 5/5/10 at 10:51pm by Surfacing	19	1,472
antidepressants while bf started by JoyAnne (6/19/05 at 4:28pm)	Wow, this link is so very helpful. Thank you! 7/9/05 at 6:02am by ramona_quimby	7	1,470
Is anger part of PPD? started by Leilamus (3/6/07 at 9:54pm)	nak. i have empathy for all the posts. first time to this... 4/3/07 at 5:19pm by kellid	18	1,461
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
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
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
Sexual side effects? started by Doulaamber (5/6/05 at 12:50am)	I've had an awful sexual life experience because I've been on... 7/30/05 at 5:29am by Mother2Amaya	9	1,448
Weaning Effexor? started by OwensMa (5/9/04 at 11:03pm)	Thanks for the extra information on Effexor. I take Effexor... 8/26/04 at 2:21pm by SpiralChrissy	15	1,446
doctor refused to prescribe me zoloft started by JamieB (9/14/10 at 6:53pm)	im going to give another point of view and say that maybe you... 10/8/10 at 11:33am by delfin	15	1,446
I don't think I can get better around my husband started by annekh23 (12/8/09 at 5:00pm)	Annekh23 - first of all, hugs from me. This is a difficult... 12/10/09 at 5:25pm by triony	12	1,444
spanking/'mean mommy' and PPD started by erika (5/10/02 at 11:07am)	mine has also been more anxiety/anger as well. isn't it a... 5/16/02 at 9:20am by erika	4	1,433
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
Resenting DH... started by july2010mama (9/14/10 at 12:57am)	Earthnut - Your post really resonated with me. DH got home... 9/21/10 at 11:52pm by july2010mama	16	1,423
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	1,423
Increased Anxiety -- natural treatments? started by GinaRae (12/7/07 at 12:19am)	It is so nice (well, not really "nice" for me or you) to hear... 2/4/08 at 11:38pm by mntnlover	14	1,422
PPD, breastfeeding and drugs started by MamaKoala (1/7/03 at 3:27pm) 1 2	While I was waiting for Paxil to really kick in, I found it... 1/14/03 at 5:09pm by mama2girls	20	1,418
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
After Baby Boost supplements ? started by herbsgirl (5/11/07 at 5:56pm)	Yes, it is safe to take while Nursing! I did it. And I think... 1/6/09 at 7:32pm by Tracy	15	1,410
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
I feel an emptiness in my life ever since giving birth. Should I feel guilty about this? started by livsmommy (6/30/10 at 3:33am)	I am/was one of those moms that took a while to bond. AND....I... 7/7/10 at 10:30pm by jennybean0722	10	1,406
How do you wean off antidepressants? started by EllasMama (2/2/05 at 1:56am)	OMG, I just realized I never posted a "thank you" to you mamas... 3/2/05 at 11:47pm by EllasMama	5	1,405
Could it be PPD???? started by mamaofthree (2/14/03 at 8:47pm)	You may want to try natural progesterone cream.... 2/24/03 at 4:51pm by jdl	17	1,395
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	1,391
BABYBOOST---Have you tried it yet? started by Tracy (2/3/07 at 1:02pm) 1 2	I am the first to support anyone finding what works and... 3/7/07 at 3:15am by Tracy	21	1,383