LINKS FOR WOMEN & FAMILIES

Mental Health During Pregnancy, Birth, & Postpartum:

Postpartum Support International

Postpartum Stress Center, Philadelphia

Postpartum Stress Center Blog

Postpartum Depression Online Support Group

Postpartum Progress: a blog

American Psychological Association’s Help Center Online

WellMother.com

“Depression During & After Pregnancy,” from HHS

“Depression During Pregnancy,” from March of Dimes

“The Postpartum Blues,” from March of Dimes

“Postpartum Depression,” from March of Dimes

“Stress During Your Pregnancy,” from March of Dimes

“Recognizing Postpartum Depression,” from National Mental Health Association

“Tips on Healthy Parenting for Mothers with Depression,” from National Mental Health Association

“Postpartum Depression,” from American Psychiatric Association

“Postpartum Depression,” from The Mayo Clinic

“Postpartum Depression & the Baby Blues,” from American Academy of Family Physicians

Dr. Sears on Postpartum Depression

StorkNet’s Postpartum Depression Cubby

Dr. Greene on Antidepressants & Breastfeeding

“Depression After the Birth of a Child or Pregnancy Loss,” from Cleveland Clinic Health Information Center

“Glossary of Depression-Related Terms,” from Cleveland Clinic Health Information Center

Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance

Association for Pre- & Perinatal Psychology & Health

BEBA (Building & Enhancing Bonding & Attachment)

Prenatal Parenting

Mental Health Services Locator, from SAMHSA

“For Parents of Preemies & Other Babies in the NICU: When to Seek Professional Counseling”

“How to Find Help Through Psychotherapy,” from American Psychological Association

“Postpartum Support Groups,” a National Directory from Depression After Delivery

“Helping a Mother Through Postpartum Depression: A Guide for Fathers, Families, & Friends,” from PEP

Online Resource: "Planning for Pregnancy: For Women with Depression," published by the Wisconsin Association for Perinatal Care

Online Resource: "Postpartum Depression Guide," hosted by Texas Health Resources

The Melanie Stokes Foundation

Kristin Brooks Hope Center

"Depression During Pregnancy: A Public Health Risk & What to Do About It"
from The Expectant Mother's Guide Online

"Your Emotions After Delivery," (English version) from the Mental Health Association of Greater Houston

"Tus Emociones Despues Del Parto," (en Espanol) from the Mental Health Association of Greater Houston

"The Well-Mom Checklist: Taking Good Care of Yourself Every Day," from the Mental Health Association of Greater Houston

"Anxiety Disorders: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, & Getting Help"
Online Guide from the National Insitute of Mental Health (NIMH)

"Speak Up When You're Down" Postpartum Depression Awareness Campaign, hosted by the State of New Jersey

ONLINE RESOURCE: "Acerca de la Depresión Posparto (DPP)"
Sponsored by the State of New Jersey's PPD Awareness Campaign

DOWNLOADABLE BROCHURE: "Si Se Siente Deprimida, Digalo"
Sponsored by the State of New Jersey's PPD Awareness Campaign

DOWNLOADABLE BROCHURE: "Speak Up When You're Down: Recognizing Postpartum Depression"
Sponsored by The State of New Jersey's PPD Awareness Campaign

VIDEO: "You're Not Alone: New Jersey First Lady Mary Jo Codey on Postpartum Depression"
Sponsored by The State of New Jersey's PPD Awareness Campaign

ARTICLE: "You're Not Alone: One Mother's Story of PPD"
Sponsored by The State of New Jersey's PPD Awareness Campaign

A Safe Passage: Supporting Women Survivors of Abuse in the Childbearing Years

Child Center and Adult Services

SaferMaternity.org


More Resources for Pregnancy, Birth, & Postpartum:

“Understanding Your Newborn,” from March of Dimes

Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition

“Having a Baby? Ten Questions to Ask”

Association of SIDS & Infant Mortality Programs

Zero to Three

American Pregnancy Association

“About Folic Acid,” from National Council on Folic Acid

Expecting Fitness

Baby-Friendly USA

DONA (Doulas of North America)

ALACE (Association of Labor Assistants and Childbirth Educators)

Lamaze International

BirthWorks

Bradley Method

Hypnobirthing, the Mongan Method

Birthing from Within

Waterbirth International

"Best Cities to Have a Baby," Fit Pregnancy magazine's rankings

Hotline for Finding Affordable Care & Support During Pregnancy

Childbirth Connection

National Association of Childbearing Centers

ICAN (International Cesarean Awareness Network)

HRSA’s Maternal & Child Health Bureau

International Association of Infant Massage

International Lactation Consultant Association

La Leche League

National Partnership for Immunization

March of Dimes

Preemie Magazine

FDA’s Office of Women’s Health

American College of Nurse-Midwives

American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists

Save Babies Through Screening

PICK – Jaundice & Kernicterus Info.

Strong Fathers, Strong Families

Fathers.com

Fathers’ Forum Online

Boot Camp for New Dads

Girl-Mom.com

GotMom.org

The Birth Network

Emory University Women's Mental Health Program

The MISS Foundation (support and info for families who have experienced the loss of a baby/child)