PPMD Awareness Month: Call for Your Stories

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May is Postpartum Mood Disorder Awareness Month here in Illinois and to help bring some light to this hard subject I'm putting out a call for your stories. Last year we had a series of PPD stories that got mother's voices out in the open. This upcoming month I'd like to do the same. 


If you would like to share your story (anonymously or not) please email me at birthingshifrah@gmail.com




This Month in Illinois (from ppdil.org): 

The Path to Postpartum Emotional Wellness Workshop The PPD Alliance of Illinois offers a FREE workshop for pregnant and new moms each quarter.The next one is:Wednesday May 2nd, 2012 from 9.30 - 10.30amNorthbrook Public Library,1202 Cedar Lane,NorthbrookCall PPD IL Alliance director Dr. Sarah Allen on 847 791-7722 to register or for more information
Packing Your Emotional Diaper Bag: Tools for Stress After Delivery May is Perinatal Mood Disorders Awareness Month - Join us for a FREE one hour class for moms and expecting moms coping with the changes and adjustment after having a baby. Learn self care tools to have in your Emotional Diaper Bag because taking care of yourself is the first step in handling your many responsibilities, especially on days when you cannot find the pacifier! Understand the signs of Perinatal Depression or Anxiety disorders. Options for treatment and resources will be provided. Partners are welcome.Presented by Kathryn Gardner, LCPC  www.kathryngardner.comSaturday, May 5, 2012  10am-11amPalos Heights Recreation Center  6601 W. 127th Street, Palos Hts., IL 60463Call to register - 708.448.7848  Please leave your name, phone # and how many will be attending and someone will return your call promptly.

5th Annual Treating Moms Well LuncheonPlease join Healthcare Alternative Systems, Inc. (HAS) to raise awareness of postpartum mood disorders, support treatment, and celebrate five years of Treating Moms Well!May 11 2012, 12:00 PMThe Standard Club320 South Plymouth CourtChicago, Illinois 60604Call to register - 773-252-3100 ext 242. Please leave your name, phone # and how many will be attending and someone will return your call promptly or visit to their website click herePPD Alliance of IL Volunteers are going to be at Chicago Children’s Museum on Mother’s Day! Be sure to stop in and talk to us in the Pritzker Playspace on May 13th and join the open playgroup that’s exclusively for babies, toddlers and preschoolers.  It’s a great place to meet other families, play and get information about Perinatal Mood Disorders and how and where to access help! The 8th Annual Alexian Brother Health System Walk for PPD Prevention and Awareness May 19, 2012 starting at 10 am at Volkening Lake, 900 West Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg, IL.For donations please make checks payable to ABHS Foundation and write on the check account #003.2480.01100 The Postpartum Depression Program.There will be raffle tickets sold at the walk, drawing held immediately following the walk.  Prizes include: jewelry, spa certificates, plants, gift cards and more!