Women who suffered or are suffering from postpartum depression need not feel ashamed going through an emotional downturn, as there is always hope with little steps towards postpartum progress. It is pne of the most common aftermaths of child birth that so many women are affected and prefer not to seek treatment for it.
A mother, who was recently featured in a Huffington Post, said that one of those advocacy groups who have helped women deali with postpartum disorder and anxiety is the Postpartum Progress Club. Before finding solace and acceptance with the advocacy group, she recalled her past experience dealing with the symptoms of postpartum depression, saying, "I struggled greatly with exhaustion, lack of motivation, feelings of sadness, anxiety and loneliness".
As the number of women who actively deal with postpartum depression are increasing, Lucy McEwen went out of her way to set herself as an example to encourage mothers and women like her who went through the same experience. Lucy said that being a participant of the Postpartum Progress Club enabled her to meet people who were willing to lend an ear and share guidance in taking steps to come out from those helpless feelings and doubts about motherhood.
The Postpartum Progress Club endorses its "Climb Out Of The Darkness" event anually, in the hopes of continuously raising awareness on postpartum depression and anxiety. The non-profit organization calls on mothers to hike, walk, or climb together with countless other moms, in their efforts to spread the power of hope.
Another mom's story would that be of Jessica Montalto, who told Atlanticville News of her ordeal with postpartum depression following the birth of her son Luca on February of last year. She also encourages women like her to feel unashamed in seeking for help should they experience any symptoms of PPD.
Ms. Montalto added that the stigma regarding women experiencing postpartum depression as having the tendency to hurt their child needs to end. "I don't think people realize how common it is, one in seven women have postpartum depression, that is a pretty high percentage," continued Montalto.
