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Facilitated today by Birdie Meyer, RN, MA, CLC Did you know that Postpartum Support International hosts free, live phone sessions every week, including Wednesday chats for moms and Monday chats for dads. Chat with an Expert Wednesday Chats for Women … Continue reading →

Support for Dads- Mon. Jan 2, 8pm Eastern, Toll-free Chat for Dads with Susan Stone, MSW, LCSW, 1-800-944-8766, Code 87384#

1-800-944-8766 Guest Code: 87384# Wed, December 28, 12pm Eastern, Facilitated by Birdie Meyer, RN, MA, CLC

Diana Lynn Barnes facilitates Chat with an Expert on Wednesday, 9am pacific/noon eastern. 1-800-944-8766. Code: 87384# Postpartum Support International

Who has heard of or experienced Placental Encapsulation? I want to hear from YOU! This concept is very intriguing and I want to know what you think. Disclosure: the following link below contains a detailed explanation and pictures of the … Continue reading →

http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/isnt-what-i-expected/201109/the-paradox-control-learning-let-go

Glad this topic is getting mainstream coverage but check out the comments below that clarify the difference between PPD and psychosis. Depressed mothers are not always psychotic, there is a spectrum to PPD. http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/alpha-consumer/2011/06/14/postpartum-depression-finding-affordable-help

“Postpartum Depression is a flaw in chemistry, not character”.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/01/26/abortion-mental-health_n_814582.html

Adapted from Karen Kleiman’s new book:  Dropping the Baby and Other Scary Thoughts http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/isnt-what-i-expected/201102/quieting-unwanted-thoughts-what-works-what-doesnt-work