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Postpartum Depression
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Offering peer support and resources to people dealing with postpartum mood disorders.
http://www.ppdsupportpage.com/
One woman's account of her decent into and back out of postpartum depression and anxiety.
http://www.thelaboroflove.com/forum/karena/index.html
A self-help support network, research guide and international bibliography on postpartum depression. Includes a self-assessment test.
http://www.chss.iup.edu/postpartum/
Addresses the pregnancy and birth needs of women and their families, before and after delivery, particularly as it pertains to the development of depression and other mood disorders.
http://www.postpartumhealth.com
Identifying and dealing with postpartum blues, serious depression and psychosis.
http://www.ncpamd.com/Postpartum_Depression.htm
Information and advice from the UK charity. Includes available leaflets and newsletter.
http://www.apni.org/
Volunteer association providing information, resources and phone support to postpartum mothers.
http://www.babybluesconnection.org/
An article about postpartum depression including risk factors, diagnosis and treatment.
http://www.drdonnica.com/display.asp?article=154
Patient information focussing on the diagnosis and quick treatment of PND, including a list of tips for helping relieve the effects of PND.
http://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/info/help/pndep/index.htm
Post partum adjustment, depression and anxiety. A resource for women to learn about symptoms and treatments.
http://www.angelfire.com/oh3/alightershadeofblue/
A compilation of online information about depression during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Focus is primarily on antidepressants and most links are to research-based information.
http://www.pregnancyanddepression.com/
Includes information on severity, diagnosis and treatment.
http://www.kidshealth.org/parent..._newborn/pregnancy/ppd_baby.html
Information regarding assessment of risk, causes and treatment options.
http://www.post-partum-depression.com/
Developed to assist primary care health professionals to detect mothers suffering from postnatal depression.
http://www.childbirthsolutions.c...ticles/postpartum/epds/index.php
A research article proposing an evolutionary function for postpartum depression.
http://cogprints.ecs.soton.ac.uk/archive/00001720/index.html
Causes, symptoms, risk factors and ways to cope.
http://www.medbroadcast.com/chan...7&channel_id=1006&relation_id=29
A Postnatal Depression (PND) video and CD ROM for health care professionals and parents dealing with the postnatal depression and its effects. Produced by PND counsellor, Liz Wise.
http://www.postnataldepression.com
Dr. Shoshana Bennett offers education and emotional support for women experiencing postpartum depression and other prenatal and postpartum mood disorders.
http://www.postpartumassistance.com
Non-profit organisation offering support, information and education for those affected by mental health issues connected with pregnancy and birth.
http://www.depressionafterdelivery.com/
Support and information site developed by East Surrey Primary Care Trust in conjunction with local mothers who have experienced postnatal depression.
http://www.surreypnd.org.uk
Special report on postpartum depression focussing on the rarer postpartum mood disorder, postpartum psychosis. Looks at the case of two mothers. This site requires registration to access this report, but registration is free.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/ne...ry?coll=chi%2Dnewsspecials%2Dhed
Information and tips for mothers and families affected by PND, compiled by a mother who has experienced the illness herself. Provides two forums for sharing experiences and support.
http://pndepression.tripod.com
Extensive information about postpartum depression; including causes, symptoms and treatment. Also gives practical, self-help techniques.
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/10311-1.asp
UK registered charity setup in 1979 to help and support mothers who feel depressed and isolated after their babies are born. UK network of local support groups.
http://www.mama.co.uk
Focussing on the evaluation and treatment of emotional disorders during pregnancy and the postpartum period. Includes archive of articles covering a range of studies carried out into pregnancy related mood disorders.
http://www.emorywomensprogram.org
Information resource for postpartum depression, depression in pregnancy, infertility, PMS, menopause, pregnancy loss and other reproductive mental health issues.
http://www.wellmother.com
UK mental health charity information booklet with extensive information about postnatal depression, including signs, causes, self-help and support.
http://www.mind.org.uk/NR/rdonly...tanding_postnatal_depression.pdf
For the one in 10 new dads whose partners suffer from postpartum depression, it can be a frightening and lonely experience. Looking at PPD from the Father's perspective.
http://my.webmd.com/content/arti...E90-BC77-4056-A91C-9531713CA348}
Marie Osmond visited WebMD Live to discuss her struggle with postpartum depression (PPD). PPD can seem overwhelming, but with proper help, it can be treated.
http://my.webmd.com/content/arti...E90-BC77-4056-A91C-9531713CA348}
Information on postpartum depression, including diagnosis and self help and message boards.
http://www.postpartumstress.com
Providing information and support to women suffering from postpartum depression. Includes medical resources and treatment information.
http://www.ppdsupport.org/
An informational site by a mother who has suffered from PPD and is currently collecting personal experience stories in order to compile a book about a range of postpartum mood disorders.
http://www.postpartumexperience.com/index.html
A site attempting to raise awareness about postpartum psychosis and depression.
http://www.melaniesbattle.org/
This program aims to research and prevent postnatal depression within Australia.
http://www.beyondblue.org.au/postnataldepression/index.htm
An international society for the understanding, prevention and treatment of mental illness related to childbearing. Website of the Australasian Branch.
http://www.wairua.com/marce/index.html
Addresses the issues of treating or not treating women with antidepressants during and after pregnancy. Transcript available. [7:32 Realaudio broadcast]
http://americanradioworks.public...org/features/maternaldepression/
A women's mental health center dedicated to the evaluation and treatment of psychiatric disorder associated with female reproductive function.
http://www.womensmentalhealth.org/
A comprehensive center devoted to the study and treatment of emotional difficulties associated with pregnancy and the postpartum.
http://www.npi.ucla.edu/uclamdrp/Pregnantpostpart.htm
Information compiled by dads who have successfully assisted their wives to fully recover. Contains firsthand resources for new fathers and information for professionals.
https://home.comcast.net/~ddklinker/mysite2/Welcome_page.htm
Information on the treatment of postpartum illness and listings of US support groups with links to International support resources.
http://www.postpartum.net/
Forum for women suffering from post pregnancy mood disorders.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/postnatal_depression
Message board and chat for women who are experiencing mood disorders after giving birth or adopting a baby, as well as their families and friends.
http://pub30.ezboard.com/bpostpartumdepression
An open forum which does not require registration. Includes a subforum for men.
http://veritee.proboards7.com/