PPDIL

Our Director @drsarahallen was asked to provide psychological insight on having a baby when you didn't know you were pregnant. The new mom in this TikTok story seems to be doing okay but as we know, social media post don't always tell the whole tory.....boredpanda.com/manager-surpr…

We post a lot about postpartum mood issues for moms but research has begun to focus on the emotions dads experience after becoming a parent and our Director @drsarahallen was asked about treatment for paternal depression. yahoo.com/lifestyle/postpart…

As May, and Maternal Mental Health Awareness month, comes to an end, the PPD Alliance of IL’s goal to raise awareness and to educate women and their families, as well as healthcare professionals, about the nature of maternal mental health issues continues. all year long. #ppdil

The PPD Alliance of IL volunteers are here to support pregnant and postpartum moms experiencing depression or anxiety but here are ways you can support a new mom too. drsarahallen.com/support-new… #maternalmentalhealthmonth #ppdil

Celebrating the 20th anniversary of May being proclaimed Maternal Mental Health Awareness month in Illinois. Please share our press release to help us bring more awareness to this topic and let people know about our website and how our volunteers can help! ppdil.org/legislation/ppmd-a…

Thank you to Well+Good for interviewing our Director for ‘Why Anxiety Can Get Worse During Pregnancy—And Ways to Help Yourself’ wellandgood.com/anxiety-duri… #ppdil #maternalmentalhealth #pregnancyanxiety #drsarahallen

1 in 4 pregnancies end in loss and as October and Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness month comes to an end we are sharing our Director's article with 6 tips on how to cope after experiencing a loss. #pregnancyandinfantlossawarenessmonth #speakthesecret drsarahallen.com/miscarriage…

October 15th is World Pregnancy & Infant Loss Remembrance Day. In honor of that we are sharing our Director's article about how to cope after experiencing a miscarriage #worldpregnancyandinfantloss #pregnancyandinfantlossawarenessmonth #griefhasnotimeline drsarahallen.com/miscarriage…

Approximately 15 to 20 percent of all new mothers are affected by PPD and anxiety, and suffer from feelings of inadequacy, tearfulness, guilt and fatigue—all of which can take a toll. #ppdil #momshelpingmoms #support #hope

Postpartum depression isn’t the only maternal mental health disorder. There are a range of mental health conditions including depression, general anxiety, OCD, psychosis and PTSD. Because of the COVID crisis more mothers are expected to suffer from post traumatic stress.

There are more new cases of mothers suffering from maternal depression each year than women diagnosed with breast cancer. Women in their childbearing years account for the largest group with depression in the U.S. #MakingOverMotherhood #MMHWeek2020

Pregnancy and the transition to new parenthood has an extra layer of fear, uncertainty and isolation during a pandemic. Remote therapy with a licensed counselor specializing in maternal health can help. drsarahallen.com/onlinethera…

We will walk boldly right next to you. PPD Alliance of Illinois provides resources and support for the journey. #ppdil #ppd #anxiety #fears #tears #strength #walk #talk #support #ENCOURAGEMENT

You will find yourself again. Even healing from PPD comes in time with the right resources. PPD Alliance of Illinois is here. #ppdil #mmh #healing #hope #myoldself #newmom #reallife #talk #listen #support facebook.com/PPDIL/posts/225…

Amy Schumer reflects on the birth of her first child “Men are cool and whatever, but women are fucking warriors and capable of anything." Totally ❤️ buff.ly/2PZsGJf