Directory of Postpartum Depression Resources

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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.

Resources in This Category

• American RadioWorks - Suffering For Two

  http://americanradioworks.publicradio.org/features/maternaldepression/
  Addresses the issues of treating or not treating women with antidepressants during and after pregnancy. Transcript available. [7:32 Realaudio broadcast]

• Baby Blues Connection

  http://www.babybluesconnection.org/
  Volunteer association providing information, resources and phone support to postpartum mothers.

• BeyondBlue : National Postnatal Depression Program

  http://www.beyondblue.org.au/index.aspx?link_id=94
  This program aims to research and prevent postnatal depression within Australia.

• Center for Postpartum Health

  http://www.postpartumhealth.com/
  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.

• Marce Society

  http://www.marcesociety.com/
  An international society for the understanding, prevention and treatment of mental illness related to childbearing. Website of the Australasian Branch.

• Melanie's Battle

  http://www.melaniesbattle.org/
  A site attempting to raise awareness about postpartum psychosis and depression.

• PND Productions

  http://www.postnataldepression.com/
  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.

• Post Natal Depression

  http://www.pni.org.uk/
  Information, stories and support forum.

• Postpartum Depression

  http://ncpamd.com/postpartum-depression/
  Identifying and dealing with postpartum blues, serious depression and psychosis.

• Postpartum Depression, Anxiety and Psychosis

  http://www.thelaboroflove.com/forum/karena/index.html
  One woman's account of her decent into and back out of postpartum depression and anxiety.

• Postpartum Experience

  http://www.postpartumexperience.com/index.html
  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 Stress Center

  http://www.postpartumstress.com/
  Information on postpartum depression, including diagnosis and self help and message boards.

• Postpartum Support International

  http://www.postpartum.net/
  A self-help support network, research guide and international bibliography. Includes a self-assessment test.

• PPD Support Page

  http://www.ppdsupportpage.com/
  Offering peer support and resources to people dealing with postpartum mood disorders.

• Royal College of Psychiatrists: Post Natal Depression

  http://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/mentalhealthinformation/mentalhealthproblems/postnatalmentalhealth/postnataldepression.aspx
  Patient information leaflet can also be downloaded as a PDF document.

• The Association for Post Natal Illness

  http://www.apni.org/
  Information and advice from the UK charity. Includes available leaflets and newsletter.

• The Functions of Postpartum Depression

  http://cogprints.org/1720/
  A research article proposing an evolutionary function for postpartum depression.

• The Massachusetts General Hospital Perinatal Psychiatry Program

  http://www.womensmentalhealth.org/
  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

  http://www.ppdsupport.org/
  Providing information and support to women suffering from postpartum depression. Includes medical resources and treatment information.

• Understanding Postnatal Depression

  http://pndepression.tripod.com/
  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.

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