Postpartum Depression Pregnancy and Birth Reproductive Health

Postpartum Depression Pregnancy and Birth Reproductive Health

Postpartum illness can affect up to 8 out of 10 new mothers, to varying degrees of severity. Postpartum Depression is thought to be triggered by the rapid change in hormone levels experienced after labor, as well as extreme exhaustion.

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Royal College of Psychiatrists: Post Natal Depression - Patient information leaflet can also be downloaded as a PDF document.
The Association for Post Natal Illness - Information and advice from the UK charity. Includes available leaflets and newsletter.
Postpartum Feelings - Identifying and dealing with postpartum blues, serious depression and psychosis.
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.
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.
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.
Post Natal Depression - Information, stories and support forum.
Veritee's Post Natal Illness Forum - An open forum which does not require registration. Includes a subforum for men.
Understanding Postnatal Depression - UK mental health charity information booklet with information about postnatal depression, including signs, causes, self-help and support. [PDF]
Postpartum Support International - A self-help support network, research guide and international bibliography. Includes a self-assessment test.
Postpartum Stress Center - Information on postpartum depression, including diagnosis and self help and message boards.
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.
Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale - Developed to assist primary care health professionals to detect mothers suffering from postnatal depression.
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.
eMedicine Health: Postpartum Depression - Includes information about postpartum depression; including causes, symptoms and treatment. Also gives practical, self-help techniques.
The Functions of Postpartum Depression - A research article proposing an evolutionary function for postpartum depression.
UCLA Pregnancy & Postpartum Mood Disorders Program - A comprehensive center devoted to the study and treatment of emotional difficulties associated with pregnancy and the postpartum.
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.
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.
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.
A Lighter Shade of Blue - Post partum adjustment, depression and anxiety. A resource for women to learn about symptoms and treatments.
DrDonnica.com - An article about postpartum depression including risk factors, diagnosis and treatment.
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.
Marce Society - An international society for the understanding, prevention and treatment of mental illness related to childbearing. Website of the Australasian Branch.
BeyondBlue : National Postnatal Depression Program - This program aims to research and prevent postnatal depression within Australia.
Postpartum Depression, Anxiety and Psychosis - One woman's account of her decent into and back out of postpartum depression and anxiety.
The Ruth Rhoden Craven Foundation, Inc - Providing information and support to women suffering from postpartum depression. Includes medical resources and treatment information.
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.
Melanie's Battle - A site attempting to raise awareness about postpartum psychosis and depression.
Postnatal Depression Yahoo Group - Forum for women suffering from post pregnancy 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.
PPD Support Page - Offering peer support and resources to people dealing with postpartum mood disorders.

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