I've been thinking about PPD/A a lot again recently. I mainly wonder when I'll be "over it." I'm amazed at the difference in how much better I feel, and how I'm more like myself. I'm grateful to all the support my husband has given me. I wanted to share a few links with everyone reading.
PPD/A affects 2 out of 10 women
It is the number 1 complication of pregnancy/childbirth
It can affect moms, dads & adoptive parents
It can hit you before, during or after pregnancy. You may have had a miscarriage or a still birth.
Out of the Valley
Post Partum Progress
Speak Up when You're Down
PPD/A does not always show up as the mom who's in bed with her covers pulled up over her head & messy hair. No one knew I needed help - I always had my hair done, my make up on, my girls dressed in coordinating outfits. Its important for friends & family of pregnant women to be on the look out for PPD/A. . . its not always what you think it is.
