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Great News for Perinatal Disorders!!

• February 19, 2016 • Leave a Comment

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Early Recognition Of Symptoms During Pregnancy Equals Better Outcomes

• September 24, 2015 • Leave a Comment

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Antidepressants During Pregnancy: Yes, No or Maybe

• June 5, 2015 • Leave a Comment

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Identifying New Moms With PPD Is Only The First Step To Getting Them Help

• March 7, 2015 • Leave a Comment

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Motherhood Is An Option, And That’s Okay.

• February 1, 2015 • Leave a Comment

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Collaboration leads to Study Identifying Three Subtypes of Postpartum Depression

• January 26, 2015 • Leave a Comment

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Fetal Surgery May Put Mom At Risk For Postpartum Depression

• January 3, 2015 • Leave a Comment

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U.S. Needs To Follow Other Countries By Granting Paid Maternity Leave

• December 30, 2014 • Leave a Comment

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Exploring Links Between Depression and Infertility

• November 17, 2014 • Leave a Comment

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Preparation is Key: Concerns About Another Round Of Postpartum Depression?

• October 27, 2014 • 1 Comment

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Susan Benjamin Feingold, PsyD

is a licensed clinical psychologist, author and adjunct professor at the Illinois School of Professional Psychology, Chicago Campus of Argosy University. Dr. Feingold currently practices in the Chicago area.

Her book, Happy Endings, New Beginnings: Navigating Postpartum Disorders (New Horizon Press, 2013) is available at local bookstores or online at: Amazon.com, barnesandnoble.com or through newhorizonpressbooks.com.

In her clinical practice, she specializes in the treatment of antepartum and postpartum depression and anxiety disorders, as well as other women’s mental health issues related to reproductive function.

A past board president of Depression After Delivery, a nonprofit, Dr. Feingold has been facilitating support groups for antepartum and postpartum women for the past 14 years.