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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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Antidepressant available made from fish oil!: PlusEPA! started by herbsgirl (4/13/11 at 7:47am) 1 2	Yes, they are expensive I paid over 200 dollars for mine, but... 9/11/12 at 7:09am by herbsgirl	38	3,870
Will 25 mg of Zoloft do anything? started by QueeTheBean (8/10/03 at 2:45pm)	Is the 25mil working for you? If its not speak to your... 12/6/03 at 11:23pm by mommy2andrew	6	3,783
Article on Birth Rape started by danotoyou2 (2/11/08 at 2:50pm)	This is an area that needs more attention. There are a lot of... 2/12/08 at 11:37pm by ~Heyokha~	1	3,779
already feeling better, different/lower dosage- zoloft? started by mom2tig99Nroo03 (8/18/10 at 2:58pm)	thanks ladies, my ob actually wrote the rx for 100 mg (from... 8/20/10 at 4:33pm by mom2tig99Nroo03	5	3,774
Two things that really helped me started by mommyshoppinghabit (5/14/08 at 6:23pm) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by mommyshoppinghabit Mom0810,... 6/25/08 at 8:33pm by ThankGod	48	3,751
Has Anyone taken Sleeping Pills or Anti-anxiety meds while pregnant?? started by jenchicago (7/8/08 at 3:08pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by jenchicago I am starting zoloft,... 7/25/08 at 3:32pm by Nathan1097	12	3,622
Anger and losing temper started by angelinuta (1/23/09 at 2:13pm)	I had fussy babies too. To say the least. They both brought... 1/30/09 at 1:17am by marge&rooter	4	3,620
Zoloft (or other SSRIs) and breastfeeding? started by Beaker (8/1/05 at 8:51pm)	More zoloft info - "Some studies have shown that sertraline... 8/1/05 at 9:12pm by twopeasinpod	3	3,554
coming off of Zoloft, anything I can do to help my body adjust? started by jennica (9/20/07 at 10:29pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by mamaboobaAES I was going to post... 9/26/07 at 4:43pm by jennica	11	3,538
if i look for help could they take my baby away? started by BaaBaa (1/9/10 at 9:57pm)	MudDigger85 I removed your post because it gives some very... 6/7/12 at 4:36am by Cynthia Mosher	14	3,538
prenatal depression! has anyone had it? started by momma2mom (4/20/08 at 6:19pm) 1 2 3	well I wanted to update this post since I was the one who... 7/17/08 at 5:35pm by momma2mom	44	3,493
breastfeeding and PPD is it possible? started by D'smomma (4/19/10 at 5:15pm) 1 2	Sorry you're going through this. If you are deadset on not... 8/5/10 at 12:38am by DeerMother	25	3,478
starting paxil tonight--anything i should know? started by smellyann82 (10/13/06 at 8:11pm)	Start slowly -- and watch your body for signals about whether... 10/20/06 at 5:27pm by LynnS6	7	3,416
What if Zoloft doesn't work? Need advice, long... started by Dera (1/9/09 at 3:08pm)	Thank you for the kind words. I absolutely intend on seeking... 1/14/09 at 11:07am by Dera	5	3,377
Zoloft - side effects? started by Tattooed Hand (6/7/10 at 12:59pm) 1 2	i've been on it now since august, and the only side effects... 10/22/10 at 1:31am by mom2tig99Nroo03	33	3,284
Have you used St. John's Wort while pregnant? started by EllaS (12/6/11 at 1:29pm)	Taking iron supplements was really helpful for me when I was... 1/24/12 at 8:33am by DaisyO	5	3,273
Can you be reported to CPS or equivalent for Intrusive Thoughts? started by MilkTrance (10/3/07 at 5:04am) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by mom0810 Wow if that is the case,... 10/10/07 at 8:28pm by LynnS6	38	3,261
So here I am again started by FatherTryingToHelp (6/11/09 at 1:23pm) 1 2 3	Please feel free to post as often as you need to! We are here... 7/15/09 at 9:31pm by azgirl	47	3,260
is it too late to eat my placenta? started by MellyMel (11/24/05 at 1:48am)	I think for me it would be a well being thing. The nutritional... 12/14/05 at 6:05pm by massaginmommy	15	3,227
zoloft started by EmilyS (11/4/08 at 11:51am) 1 2 3	thanks guys... so far just a little nauseous.... 12/26/08 at 12:23pm by EmilyS	41	3,150
i stopped trying to bf started by Solose (2/5/10 at 1:13pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by mauinokaoi It actually might be... 4/3/10 at 3:30am by claddaghmom	29	3,106
Joe's Birth Story Part II: Post Partum Psychosis started by MysticHealerMom (5/17/03 at 2:28am) 1 2	Thanks for posting your story. I agree that PPD and PPP are... 5/22/03 at 5:54pm by Foobar	34	3,011
How to treat PPD? started by mamamoo (1/6/03 at 1:48am) 1 2	Glad to have you back, Clover. Anxiety is a killer, isn't it.... 2/2/03 at 6:49pm by Jish	29	2,935
I don't feel like I can love my son started by notAClue (12/10/11 at 2:45pm) 1 2	I'm sorry you're feeling doubtful about your love toward your... 4/29/12 at 6:36pm by Tricks4Kids	20	2,917
Best time to take antidepressants? started by babblingbrook (1/2/08 at 5:29am)	Thanks for the replies I decided to take it this... 1/2/08 at 3:36pm by babblingbrook	4	2,914
I can't do this started by Azreial (8/30/06 at 12:23pm) 1 2 3	posted in wrong spot, sorry. 9/22/06 at 8:14pm by kellid	48	2,906
it's all i think about. started by MysticHealerMom (7/26/03 at 5:48pm) 1 2 3	Lori~I was thinking of you, and wondering how you are doing. I... 9/14/03 at 2:26am by mamamoo	59	2,769
Pg-safe natural depression remedies? started by tsfairy (7/6/07 at 3:19am)	I absolutely swear by Omega 3's! I used to have incredible... 7/16/07 at 11:27pm by JoyMommy	6	2,762
daugher's 1 yr. old--is it normal to still have postpartum issues? started by karenhillary (12/20/01 at 3:05pm) 1 2	karenhillary- I am so sorry about this. I had the exact same... 1/31/02 at 9:07am by tpcat	30	2,722
Short-term disability leave for PPD? started by tsfairy (1/12/06 at 6:22pm)	Here is my experience administering disability for my... 1/19/06 at 2:09am by shanagirl	4	2,703
5-HTP for PMDD? started by UberMama (6/27/08 at 3:05am)	Okay 2 more hrs until bed. Yup, just gotta get through! 6/28/08 at 1:32am by Surfacing	7	2,679
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
drinkin' started by SpiralChrissy (4/9/04 at 12:20pm) 1 2 3	Thanks Sarah. Part of the reason I need to monitor my own... 5/29/04 at 11:37am by SpiralChrissy	49	2,552
When does Zoloft "peak"? started by jennybean0722 (5/15/07 at 8:20pm)	My therapist (who's also a CNM) said that it peaks 4 hours... 5/15/07 at 11:26pm by TortelliniMama	1	2,544
I hate the baby- Update started by mandalin24kd (7/5/08 at 10:49pm) 1 2	Just sending and more and some more And sending light &... 7/21/08 at 5:05am by merpk	26	2,541
My wife's suffering, my fear started by Sahd (8/6/09 at 10:03am) 1 2	I didn't read all the posts, but I just got to the part where... 8/12/09 at 2:37pm by aran	34	2,533
How I cured my PPD without medication started by Goddess3_2005 (9/25/05 at 5:29pm) 1 2	(no title) 1/2/06 at 2:08pm by Gale Force	23	2,527
What about PRE-partum depression? started by momma_unlimited (8/10/09 at 12:55am) 1 2	Think I'm going to join this thread. I am going to try to... 12/7/09 at 12:24am by gardenmommy	27	2,525
Phantom baby cries started by mischa.simpson (8/27/09 at 11:30pm) 1 2	Upset that the Flayers "Ran up the score"?I guess he wanted... 10/8/09 at 10:09am by Kisha Rohesia	20	2,522
PPD Tears...How do you cope? started by DiceKitten (9/16/08 at 10:51pm) 1 2	Were trying to survive, she still has behavior issues 10/3/09 at 7:10pm by DiceKitten	22	2,513
I hit my son today...longish started by ezrasmummy (7/12/07 at 7:55pm) 1 2	I'm really sorry you're going through this. I think I know how... 8/4/07 at 11:22pm by OwensMa	28	2,499
SAMe Vs. Lexapro started by leurMaman (1/9/09 at 11:21pm)	What dose is the Lexapro? I started taking 10 mg when Ds was... 1/26/09 at 5:50pm by friendlymamma	6	2,473
Anyone have experience taking Wellbutrin? started by ktroia (10/24/06 at 10:27am)	I am taking Welbutrin and just foud out I am pregnant I have... 11/3/06 at 3:46am by javamama	4	2,465
How Long does PPD last? started by star715 (4/25/10 at 10:22am)	Just so you know, there are medications which are safe while... 5/12/10 at 12:26am by always hope	6	2,421
zoloft kills sex drive? started by LiLStar (8/13/09 at 7:08pm)	I agree with others that lower sex drive is worth having my... 4/28/10 at 10:47am by estercita	10	2,421
can u breastfeed on wellbutrin started by kayleesmom (3/12/08 at 9:42am)	I did, with no problems for supply or anything else. 3/12/08 at 4:02pm by momtoafireteam	2	2,389
Normal to feel worse first few days of zoloft? started by jenchicago (7/12/08 at 1:06am)	i like you had anxiety and insomnia. i had one really bad day... 7/13/08 at 4:09pm by readytobedone	3	2,379
Does anyone think their birth experience contributed to PPD? started by mama_at_home (3/30/06 at 1:12pm) 1 2 3	I have read before that there is a link between the two. My... 5/13/06 at 2:57am by TSamara	41	2,366
Effexor and PPD started by cbr (12/9/06 at 5:14pm)	OMG! okay.. I was just reading this thread.. I have been on... 1/25/07 at 2:23pm by jesscardona	14	2,362
Has anyone felt better after stopping breastfeeding? started by lulu123 (12/21/10 at 5:30pm)	How are you doing, mama? Hope you have a Merry Christmas! 12/25/10 at 9:32am by goodygumdrops	13	2,343