LINKS FOR WOMEN & FAMILIES
Mental Health During Pregnancy, Birth, & Postpartum:
Postpartum Support International
Postpartum Stress Center, Philadelphia
Postpartum Depression Online Support Group
American Psychological Association’s Help Center Online
“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
“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)
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: "Postpartum Depression Guide," hosted by Texas Health Resources
"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
American Pregnancy Association
“About Folic Acid,” from National Council on Folic Acid
DONA (Doulas of North America)
ALACE (Association of Labor Assistants and Childbirth Educators)
Hypnobirthing, the Mongan Method
"Best Cities to Have a Baby," Fit Pregnancy magazine's rankings
Hotline for Finding Affordable Care & Support During Pregnancy
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
National Partnership for Immunization
FDA’s Office of Women’s Health
American College of Nurse-Midwives
American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists
PICK – Jaundice & Kernicterus Info.
Strong Fathers, Strong Families
Emory University Women's Mental Health Program
The MISS Foundation (support and info for families who have experienced the loss of a baby/child)
