Through The Blue

10/12/2017

Thanks to Caroline Shannon-Karasik for putting together this excellent article for Redbook Magazine and allowing me to share my story again. If even one person is helped by reading this article, then it's truly a success.

Please share this on your news feed and encourage others to do the same.

"I felt invisible and alone."

10/20/2014

RESEARCH by a University of the Sunshine Coast honours student has shone a light on the little known effects of traumatic childbirth on fathers.

07/16/2014

Postpartum depression, which affects an estimated 9 to 16 percent of new moms, is better understood than ever before, meaning there is more awareness about the condition and access to treatment. But in other ways, it's still shrouded in mystery a...

03/10/2014

Your voice is important to make positive changes and to improve the lives of our families.

Su***de is a leading cause of death for women during the first year after childbirth. 1 in 7 women will experience a mood or anxiety disorder during pregnancy or postpartum, yet nearly 50% remain untreated. In pregnancy, maternal mental illness negatively effects fetal development, and leads to adve...

10/28/2013

Grateful beyond words that the impact continues:

"I wanted Sara and Jeff to know that because of their raising my awareness I was able to recognize postpartum depression in a family member. She was acting unlike herself and a light bulb went off in my head and I asked her if she was depressed. She described some of her symptoms and I told her to call her doctor ASAP. She did that this morning and is much relieved that she is getting help."

10/25/2013

Thank you to our friends at Postpartum Support International for this unexpected, wonderful honor.

10/11/2013

The face of postpartum depression. This is me with Samantha in 2003. I wish I would have known what I do now. What a difference it would have made and why I will continue to advocate for families. It does matter.

10/04/2013

I'm mad. The tragedy that happened in DC yesterday was preventable. Miriam should not have died and now a baby is left without her mother. Learn the truths about postpartum depression, psychosis and related mental illness. STOP the stigma. It prevents people from getting help. It matters what you say, but don't be afraid to talk about it. It's not going to go away if we sweep it under the rug. ~Sara

09/18/2013

Did you know that most shoulder pain is actually caused by tight, inhibited rotator cuff muscles that respond quickly to treatment?

09/06/2013

08/27/2013

Aug1910 Reasons Why You Should NOT Suffer in SilencePosted on August 19, 2013 by Karen KleimanEvery time there is media attention to postpartum psychosis, I am approached by journalists with the same question: Does this attention help get the word out, or does it make it worse for postpartum women?I...

08/15/2013

Two years ago it was simply an idea. One year ago today it became a reality. It was a year and an event that changed our lives forever - and impacted many people across the globe.

Thanks again to all those involved, those who followed, and those who stepped forward to get help. We couldn't have done it without you.

If you have any memories you'd like to share, we'd love to hear from you.