Comments on: “My Baby is Better off Without Me”- A Mom’s Journey Through Postpartum Depression https://breastfeedingworld.org/2015/08/a-moms-journey-with-postpartum-depression/ Spreading the Breastfeeding Love, One Latch at a Time Mon, 26 Aug 2019 14:42:55 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.8 By: Sara https://breastfeedingworld.org/2015/08/a-moms-journey-with-postpartum-depression/#comment-118 Thu, 27 Aug 2015 15:44:32 +0000 http://breastfeedingworld.org/?p=517#comment-118 Don’t let anyone convince you that you need to wean to recover from postpartum depression — breastfeeding is protective against PPD.

Here is an important collection of breastfeeding-specific PPD info that may really surprise you:

http://www.uppitysciencechick.com/ppdhandouts.html

]]> By: Sara https://breastfeedingworld.org/2015/08/a-moms-journey-with-postpartum-depression/#comment-117 Thu, 27 Aug 2015 15:38:23 +0000 http://breastfeedingworld.org/?p=517#comment-117 Here’s a great resource for breastfeeding-specific info on postpartum depression:

http://www.uppitysciencechick.com/ppdhandouts.html

]]> By: Jaimie Zaki https://breastfeedingworld.org/2015/08/a-moms-journey-with-postpartum-depression/#comment-108 Mon, 24 Aug 2015 22:59:24 +0000 http://breastfeedingworld.org/?p=517#comment-108 Thank you so much for reading and sharing this information on support groups. Do you have personal experience with PPD? What did you find the most helpful source of support?

]]> By: The Children's Trust https://breastfeedingworld.org/2015/08/a-moms-journey-with-postpartum-depression/#comment-96 Tue, 18 Aug 2015 16:16:15 +0000 http://breastfeedingworld.org/?p=517#comment-96 Jaimie, you are absolutely right that postpartum depression is REAL, it is SCARY, and that we need to talk about it, share our stories, and give each other love and support. THANK YOU for doing it so beautifully and eloquently. And thanks for sharing the link with information on postpartum depression. Just to bump them up higher, here are the support resources they share:

Support groups can be found at local hospitals, family planning clinics, or community centers. The hospital where you gave birth or your health care provider may be able to assist you in finding a support group. Useful information about postpartum depression can be found on the following web sites:

National Women’s Health Information Center
http://www.womenshealth.gov/mental-health/illnesses/postpartum-depression.html

Postpartum Support International
http://www.postpartumsupport.net

Medline Plus
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/postpartumdepression.html

Seeking out support is a sign of a great parenting! All parents need support and there are so many different forms of support out there.

]]> By: Jaimie Zaki https://breastfeedingworld.org/2015/08/a-moms-journey-with-postpartum-depression/#comment-94 Sun, 16 Aug 2015 15:37:18 +0000 http://breastfeedingworld.org/?p=517#comment-94 Thank you, Sade! You’re welcome for getting the word out there! I hope to continue giving insight to the minds and hearts of those suffering, as well as spreading awareness on the importance of the breastfeeding relationship.

]]> By: sade https://breastfeedingworld.org/2015/08/a-moms-journey-with-postpartum-depression/#comment-92 Fri, 14 Aug 2015 23:57:23 +0000 http://breastfeedingworld.org/?p=517#comment-92 You’re doing great mom!!! You got this and you’re all the little kiddo needs – no one can take very good care of him like you will. And thank you so much for spreading the word. Postpartum depression is absolutely REAL.
Thank you again.

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