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S.pecial P.elvic D.ays
adventures in Momponia | September 22nd 2008 by Elizabeth Harrison
Well, the appointment with Mr. Mohanty last Thursday went well, I think. I am now on Mr. M’s waiting list to have the pelvic surgery as he thinks that with my level of instability it would be best if I get the area as stable as possible as soon read more
S.cintillating P.ieces of D.rama
adventures in Momponia | September 14th 2008 by Elizabeth Harrison
Unfortunately, I haven’t been away relishing in the majesty of a miracle cure to all my pains. Alas, I am still technically a disabled person and every day it seems a little more real, what with the sleepless nights and days of excruciating pai read more
Researchers Find 3-Question Screening Test Effective in ID'ing PP…
Postpartum Progress | September 8th 2008
A New Study in the September issue of Journal of Pediatrics found that asking three questions can be very effective in identifying new mothers who may be suffering postpartum depression. The researchers, from the Colorado Adolescent Maternity Program read more
How to Use Postpartum Progress
Postpartum Progress | August 24th 2008
Postpartum Progress has been rocking for four years now, and we have lots and lots of new readers and Warrior Moms, so I thought now would be a good time to give a refresher course on how to use this blog. Below is an outline of some of Postpartum Pr read more
Moms All Over the Blogosphere Write About Perinatal Mood & Anxiet…
Postpartum Progress | August 20th 2008
Here's a roundup of what's going on out there in the world of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders this week ... Cate at 18 Years and Counting is suffering from postpartum depression and anxiety and needs a Warrior Moms Virtual Hug. Here's a post she read more
PPD Study in Pittsburgh Offers Participants Care & Support Servic…
Postpartum Progress | August 15th 2008
A reminder that any woman who gives birth at Magee-Womens Hospital in Pittsburgh can participate in a five-year, $2.5 million study funded by the National Institute of Mental Health, the only large-scale research screening program in the country. Mot read more
Reach out to another worried mom ...
Postpartum Progress | August 13th 2008
Warrior Moms -- reach out if you can to this anxious pregnant mom who is worried about getting postpartum depression. Her risk factors include infertility treatments and a concern that she has suffered depression in the past. read more
Cavett on Depression
Postpartum Progress | August 12th 2008
I usually only write about women on this blog, which I think you'll agree makes perfect sense. But, upon reading Beyond Blue over at Beliefnet, I came across links to two recent articles by Dick Cavett on depression. Mr. Cavett, as some of you may re read more
Most Effective Treatment for Depression: Therapy & Meds
Postpartum Progress | August 12th 2008
Psych Central has reported on a new study released in the Journal of Consulting & Clinical Psychology that finds that a combination of psychotherapy and medication is usually "the best possible treatment option for depression (acute or chronic) for n read more
Study Finds Significant Numbers of Women Experiencing Depression…
Postpartum Progress | August 5th 2008
Childbirth Connection, a leading national not-for-profit organization that works to improve the quality of maternity care, today released "New Mothers Speak Out, National Survey Results Highlight Women's Postpartum Experiences." The combined survey r read more
Fighting Perinatal Mood Disorders in the United Kingdom
Postpartum Progress | July 23rd 2008
In the United Kingdom (UK), an organization called Post Natal Illness ORG UK is fighting for the same kind of support we want here in the U.S. for women with perinatal mood disorders, which are called postnatal illness (PNI) or postnatal depression ( read more
Disability Living Allowance: Good News!!!
adventures in Momponia | June 30th 2008 by Elizabeth Harrison
Finally, some good news! Actually, not just good, but live-alteringly wonderful! I have fulfilled the Disability Living Allowance (DLA) criteria and will be awarded higher care and higher mobility awards! It’ll be paid every 4 weeks and will be read more
S.udden P.iteous D.isaster
adventures in Momponia | June 15th 2008 by Elizabeth Harrison
Am starting to think that my previous idea of “just over doing things” this week was horribly mistaken. This will be short as my fingers aren’t working very well, let alone my wrists and hands in general. Other than my normal pain, read more
S.omething P.retty D.aunting
adventures in Momponia | June 13th 2008 by Elizabeth Harrison
What a couple of weeks these have been. My recovery from the Symphysis Pubis injections was not quick. What a hell of a lot of pain with, so far, no good effects (like… say… pain relief!). Still, at least I tried, eh? I spent nearly two w read more
S.uch P.ain …. D.’oh!
adventures in Momponia | May 24th 2008 by Elizabeth Harrison
Well, I’m lucid enough to type, and grateful for that small blessing. Am rather less grateful that my tiny son doesn’t understand why Mummy cannot have him crawling all over her, or even using her as a handily placed standing-up aid, as s read more
S.imple P.edantry of D.espots
adventures in Momponia | May 22nd 2008 by Elizabeth Harrison
The big day is almost upon us: I am excited about the prospect of less pain… but more than slightly terrified of the initial pain of the injections and the fact that it all may not work at all and then “merrily” back to the drawing read more
S.uperficial P.honecall D.iaries
adventures in Momponia | May 19th 2008 by Elizabeth Harrison
Less than a week to go until scanning and injections! Yay? Henry can now wave and say “Hiya Mama!” to me, and “Hiya Dada!!” to his lovely daddy! We’re oh so proud and looking forward to showing him off, like the beautifu read more
S.tylish. P.etitions and D.istractions
adventures in Momponia | May 16th 2008 by Elizabeth Harrison
A while ago, I added my “e-signature” to a petition hoping to make the government aware of Pelvic Girdle Pain, hoping that they would allot some money to fund research into treatment. A few days ago I received the government’s reply read more
Charity is a virtue of the heart, and … the… pelvic girdle?
adventures in Momponia | May 12th 2008 by Elizabeth Harrison
How wonderful - there’s a new Pelvic Girdle Pain charity on the block! It’s specifically set up for sufferers living in Scotland but the fact that more people are clamouring against the tide of government/health policies and trying to bri read more
S.uspicious P.icture of D.ays
adventures in Momponia | May 8th 2008 by Elizabeth Harrison
I’m so insane. There’s no chance I’m going to be well enough to get a job in the near future. I don’t know what’s up with me. I just seem to need to be able to visualise a “normal” life for myself when I̵ read more
S.uavely, P.atience D.ims
adventures in Momponia | May 6th 2008 by Elizabeth Harrison
My, oh my, it has been a while: my apologies for anyone who has noted my absence with regret. Happily, I don’t seem to be any worse, though it’s true that I’ve not seen my GP for a while. I do plan on seeing her tomorrow, however, a read more
Postnatal depression
Baby Bump And Me | April 29th 2008
What’s the difference between baby blues and depression? Most new mums experience the baby blues up to four days after the birth, this is caused by hormone levels, your milk coming in and feeling over whelmed. Whist postnatal depression is a cl read more
Celebrity Sensitivity: Gwyneth Paltrow
depression introspection | April 24th 2008
Actress Gwyneth Paltrow has come clean about her bout with postpartum depression after the birth of her son Moses. Speaking to Vogue magazine, Paltrow said: “I didn’t know I had it until after it was over. I just didn’t know... read more
PPD Survivor
Psychantenna | April 4th 2008 by psychantenna
PPD Survivor is a blog by Kristin Park, a mother of 4 and survivor of postpartum depression (PPD). Kristin uses her blog to spread awareness of PPD. The RSS feed contains the latest posts added to the blog. read more
S.igh… P.ainkillers…. D.rastic
adventures in Momponia | March 30th 2008 by Elizabeth Harrison
My options are running out. My lovely GP keeps offering me morphine and I keep turning her down, but it’s starting to get ridiculous. I don’t know how much longer I can realistically cope with pain like this, let alone the mind-numbing la read more
S.uddenly, P.ossibly, D.reams come true?
adventures in Momponia | March 25th 2008 by Elizabeth Harrison
Rejoice with me now…1, 2, 3 - REJOICE! The good news is that I have an appointment for my anaesthetic injection into the symphysis pubis “joint” - the slightly bad news is that it isn’t until May 23rd. However, I’m foc read more
S.ome P.ertinent D.alliances
adventures in Momponia | February 19th 2008 by Elizabeth Harrison
Right - today’s news. I’ve just returned from 3 hours at the hospital. 1 laying down x-ray and 2 flamingoes later - “Yes, you are in a lot of pain, aren’t you?” said the consultant and his assistant as they tried to push read more
S.imply D.epressing P.ain
adventures in Momponia | February 18th 2008 by Elizabeth Harrison
Okay, so I braved not only the stairs today, but also the frosty glare of morning as I queued outside my GP’s surgery in the hopes of being seen reasonably quickly in the “No appointment needed between 8:30am and 10:30am” slot. Luck read more
French Study Shows Link to PPD & Having Boys, While China Study L…
Postpartum Progress | February 18th 2008
A new research study has been released in France showing that giving birth to boys may raise the risk of severe postpartum depression. (For the full WebMD story, click here.) From WebMD: " ... the study author himself warns that... read more
Postpartum Depression in China
Postpartum Progress | January 5th 2008
Here's a link to a story in the China Daily about postpartum depression in China. One interesting tidbit: "Deteriorating postnatal depression ranks second among China's top mental problems, Professor Li Shunli, who studies mental disorders at Peking read more
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