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Postpartum Depression
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» A Lighter Shade of Blue  - Post partum adjustment, depression and anxiety. A resource for women to learn about symptoms and treatments.
» American RadioWorks - Suffering For Two - Addresses the issues of treating or not treating women with antidepressants during and after pregnancy. Transcript available. [7:32 Realaudio broadcast]
» Baby Blues Connection - Volunteer association providing information, resources and phone support to postpartum mothers.
» BeyondBlue : National Postnatal Depression Program - This program aims to research and prevent postnatal depression within Australia.
» Center for Postpartum Health - 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.
» DrDonnica.com - An article about postpartum depression including risk factors, diagnosis and treatment.
» Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale - Developed to assist primary care health professionals to detect mothers suffering from postnatal depression.
» Emory University Women's Mental Health Program - 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.
» Marce Society - An international society for the understanding, prevention and treatment of mental illness related to childbearing. Website of the Australasian Branch.
» Meet A Mum Association (MAMA) - 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.
» Melanie's Battle - A site attempting to raise awareness about postpartum psychosis and depression.
» PND Productions - 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.
» PPD Support Page - Offering peer support and resources to people dealing with postpartum mood disorders.
» Post Natal Depression - Information, stories and support forum.
» PostPartum Depression Community - 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.
» Postnatal Depression Yahoo Group - Forum for women suffering from post pregnancy mood disorders.
» Postpartum Assistance for Mothers - Dr. Shoshana Bennett offers education and emotional support for women experiencing postpartum depression and other prenatal and postpartum mood disorders.
» Postpartum Dads - Information compiled by dads who have successfully assisted their wives to fully recover. Contains firsthand resources for new fathers and information for professionals.
» Postpartum Depression - Information regarding assessment of risk, causes and treatment options.
» Postpartum Depression, Anxiety and Psychosis - One woman's account of her decent into and back out of postpartum depression and anxiety.
» Postpartum Experience - 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.
» Postpartum Feelings - Identifying and dealing with postpartum blues, serious depression and psychosis.
» Postpartum Stress Center - Information on postpartum depression, including diagnosis and self help and message boards.
» Postpartum Support International - A self-help support network, research guide and international bibliography. Includes a self-assessment test.
» Pregnancy and Depression - A compilation of online information about depression during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Focus is primarily on antidepressants and most links are to research-based information.
» Royal College of Psychiatrists: Post Natal Depression - Patient information leaflet can also be downloaded as a PDF document.
» Surrey Post Natal Depression - Support and information site developed by East Surrey Primary Care Trust in conjunction with local mothers who have experienced postnatal depression.
» The Association for Post Natal Illness - Information and advice from the UK charity. Includes available leaflets and newsletter.
» The Functions of Postpartum Depression - A research article proposing an evolutionary function for postpartum depression.
» The Massachusetts General Hospital Perinatal Psychiatry Program - A women's mental health center dedicated to the evaluation and treatment of psychiatric disorder associated with female reproductive function.
» The Ruth Rhoden Craven Foundation, Inc - Providing information and support to women suffering from postpartum depression. Includes medical resources and treatment information.
» UCLA Pregnancy & Postpartum Mood Disorders Program - A comprehensive center devoted to the study and treatment of emotional difficulties associated with pregnancy and the postpartum.
» Understanding Postnatal Depression - UK mental health charity information booklet with extensive information about postnatal depression, including signs, causes, self-help and support.
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» Veritee's Post Natal Illness Forum - An open forum which does not require registration. Includes a subforum for men.
» Web MD: Postpartum Depression - 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.
» WebMD: Behind the Smile - 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.
» WellMother.com - Information resource for postpartum depression, depression in pregnancy, infertility, PMS, menopause, pregnancy loss and other reproductive mental health issues.
» eMedicine Health: Postpartum Depression - Extensive information about postpartum depression; including causes, symptoms and treatment. Also gives practical, self-help techniques.
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Last Updated: 2007-03-04 01:15:28
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