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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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hyperchondria started by insearch (9/4/03 at 11:40am)	Hi Mel, I've read some really great books that have helped. ... 9/16/03 at 10:39pm by insearch	6	1,272
Last baby...depression started by Mama2-4 (1/23/08 at 3:58pm) 1 2	velveeta.........I believe there is an inner component that... 2/8/08 at 3:14pm by lynnia manis	20	1,271
PPD at 7 months? started by Calliope84 (6/25/11 at 4:03pm)	nm 6/25/11 at 4:03pm by Calliope84	0	1,270
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	1,269
Info on taking fish oil to treat ppd started by ibusymomto5 (10/27/08 at 11:46am)	I took at least 1200mg/day, up to 2,000mg. I had a PP... 1/29/09 at 10:15pm by Indea88	16	1,263
How do I know if I have postpartum anxiety? started by rzberrymom (2/21/07 at 12:20pm)	PPD anxiety for me was like this: constant knots &... 2/27/07 at 7:49pm by tansyflower	3	1,262
I will never disclose my ppd again. Ever. started by Serenity~Serenade (6/30/03 at 3:12pm)	You are right..................I jsut get tired. I have been... 7/17/03 at 11:17pm by Momma Aimee	11	1,261
When does it stop being PPD? started by Peppermint Poppies (8/6/08 at 6:34pm)	This PPD is frustrating to be sure! I think I've been... 9/11/08 at 5:39pm by rosesnivy	10	1,258
Anyone on Wellbutrin? How many mg? started by emilys_mom1 (1/26/08 at 1:22pm)	I'm currently on Wellbutrin XL (150 mg) for almost 3 months. ... 2/28/08 at 1:06am by momoftwins41604	12	1,254
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	1,250
I need some help (long and some tmi) started by Kathryn (1/25/05 at 9:21pm) 1 2	s . Thank you for sharing your story with us, I hope that... 1/30/05 at 11:05am by BabyOsMommy	22	1,243
anti-meds? started by junglefamily (11/21/06 at 10:47pm) 1 2	I had PPD after my first child was born, but didn't really... 12/24/06 at 4:57pm by Hiker_Girl	23	1,239
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	1,239
Has 5-HTP worked for you then STOPPED working altogether? started by vanessab23 (6/23/06 at 9:04pm)	5-HTP (5-Hydroxytryptophan) is an extract of Griffonia... 7/14/06 at 2:01am by nutrovita1	5	1,237
Fish oil/other vitamins and dosage? started by Lindsey (11/10/07 at 7:35pm)	i use natures plus ultra prenatal and renew life fishsmart. ... 11/27/07 at 8:11pm by funkygranolamama	8	1,236
Postpartum help for new dad started by luvmywife (5/29/10 at 12:03pm)	Thank you to everyone that have posted. We are going through... 6/7/10 at 12:03pm by luvmywife	13	1,235
Tough times... started by mama7x (5/12/04 at 5:05pm) 1 2	Mama's, My mood has really improved with exercise and B... 6/4/04 at 1:02pm by mama7x	25	1,233
Did you take SSRI or Antidepressant while pregnant? started by babydoll (7/31/05 at 6:57pm)	Just had to add in my $.02 - I took and am taking wellbutrin. ... 8/13/05 at 12:01am by koofie	11	1,232
Any advice (Possible PPD but) started by FatherTryingToHelp (2/26/09 at 5:44pm) 1 2	I think the main problem was expectations, the Doctor had made... 3/9/09 at 1:35pm by FatherTryingT...	25	1,225
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	1,224
Prozac for ppd? started by noteworthy (10/31/06 at 12:17am)	SO glad to hear you are doing well!! 12/7/06 at 8:35pm by Lillibetsy	10	1,222
Anyone on Lexapro? started by peilover010202 (9/28/07 at 8:06pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by Jojo F. I took and didn't... 10/19/07 at 3:14pm by WannabeaFarmer	18	1,217
St Johns Wort or celexa??? started by Isaac's Mommy (12/31/04 at 1:43pm)	Well, I've been on St. Johns for 4 months now, and MOST of the... 2/23/05 at 4:02pm by Court	4	1,216
For the love of zoloft... started by edamommy (7/20/05 at 12:29pm)	I am on a 50 mg dose and have been since dd was 9 mos. She is... 8/2/05 at 12:24am by boongirl	12	1,216
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	1,203
Taking Zoloft through pregnancy? started by HippieMamaBE (9/20/10 at 9:00pm)	Another one here who took zoloft throughout pregnancy and... 9/30/10 at 12:55pm by mom0810	11	1,200
Andrea Yates verdict... started by smeep (7/26/06 at 2:38pm) 1 2	I was just wondering if there will come a time when we can... 7/27/06 at 10:57pm by lauraess	34	1,199
ssri withdrawl started by pegmom (6/2/03 at 7:35pm)	Hm. What's the title? I'll have to read that. I have what I... 7/1/03 at 1:53am by BowNessMonster	10	1,197
PPD and divorce, custody, etc started by NoliMum (6/17/08 at 12:13am)	She needs a good attorney, try looking up a ProBono... 7/30/08 at 11:24pm by ShwarmaQueen	10	1,192
Breastfeeding and ppd? started by sbrinton (10/14/09 at 7:49pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by sstripp2020 I think there... 11/2/09 at 9:05pm by caro113	12	1,176
I'm scared to have another baby! started by Parker'smommy (3/3/03 at 4:15pm)	Hi PArkers mommy. I too was scared to get pregnant after... 3/10/03 at 6:55pm by OnTheFence	12	1,175
zoloft side effects after 2 months? started by rliszkowski (9/1/05 at 6:30pm)	I would definitely talk to your doctor. I do think it's... 9/1/05 at 7:28pm by chellemarie	1	1,171
Side effects of Zoloft started by green_momma2007 (5/17/08 at 1:40pm) 1 2	I took Zoloft for several months years ago and the side... 6/5/08 at 2:22am by JR'smama777	22	1,167
Lexapro started by babydoll (6/29/05 at 12:47pm)	Thanks! she should be coming home thurs. after chemo. 8/3/05 at 5:06pm by myrrhmaid	11	1,166
Homeopathic Treatment for PPD started by stacey31 (5/12/03 at 3:34am)	I love discussions about homeopathy! It’s my favorite “thing”.... 7/18/03 at 1:47pm by Yin Yang	15	1,164
Kirsch: SSRI's = Placebo started by Turquesa (4/6/10 at 11:57pm)	I suffer from major depression and post-traumatic stress... 4/20/10 at 2:17pm by Terrilein	18	1,161
Postpartum Rage started by katrinak (2/11/08 at 8:22pm)	You are not alone in this...I too have the same issues. My... 2/28/08 at 12:57am by momoftwins41604	7	1,160
Making a PPD Plan started by transformed (12/20/07 at 3:08pm)	i hear you about being disgusted at the idea of ingesting... 1/2/08 at 4:24pm by lisarussell	16	1,158
I CAN'T do this anymore..... started by mom2ethan (6/15/04 at 5:19pm) 1 2	If it does turn out to be formula related, have you thought... 6/22/04 at 2:55pm by maddysmama	28	1,155
I HATE this. started by Organicavocado (4/16/08 at 4:14pm) 1 2	Just wanted to send lots of HUGS! I had a horrible case of... 4/29/08 at 4:04pm by APmom2Libby	22	1,153
ppd or situational? started by Rose-Roget (12/19/09 at 6:39pm)	It sounds situational to me. It's just a rough time, it will... 1/15/10 at 6:18pm by JoanCrawford	8	1,149
Natural and homeopathic remedies for PPD? started by dianna11 (2/7/09 at 10:25pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by murphysaangel I went to a... 3/2/09 at 7:18pm by CHoney	10	1,148
Ppd Ocd started by Kundalini-Mama (2/18/03 at 12:36am)	I had this, too. I was actually afriad for a long time that I... 2/21/03 at 1:37am by teachma	9	1,146
Anyone had PPD w/ #1 but not #2? What was different? started by mariagiacalone (5/20/10 at 2:03am)	I am so happy to read this post. I had PTSD from a traumatic... 9/24/10 at 3:12pm by anyalily	10	1,144
its hopeless started by shell024 (10/15/07 at 9:32pm)	Oh Shell, my heart is breaking just reading this . How could I... 11/27/07 at 3:12am by FreeLove	14	1,140
How/when were you able to admit to PPD? started by yebos9 (12/18/09 at 7:25pm)	It was 8 months the first time, 4 months the second time, less... 1/16/10 at 8:14pm by mediumcrunch	7	1,137
Anxiety Help started by 4lilfarmers (4/29/10 at 8:00am)	after my very traumatic c-section I took ativan...helped me... 6/1/10 at 2:42pm by doulawoman	7	1,137
Postpartum Depression For Dummies started by shell024 (2/3/08 at 5:46am)	i found this book really helpful in the beginning of my... 2/3/08 at 10:32pm by lisasaurus	3	1,129
Anyone have any experience with Wellbutrin? started by mum5 (10/5/08 at 5:49pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by Surfacing Dh commented... 12/15/08 at 10:25pm by Milkymommi	14	1,124
DH is very worried about the effects of zoloft on DD started by Jenine (7/29/10 at 11:45pm)	Dr. Thomas Hale has done a good bit of compiling research of... 8/9/10 at 11:01pm by friskykitty	17	1,124