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Postpartum Adjustment Resource Guide
This is a collection of links on postpartum adjustment and postpartum depression. The Emotional You: Postpartum Adjustment by Jane Honikman & Nancy Lee. Also available en español. Psychological Issues by Dr. Michael Block. "On this page I would like to focus on some of the other issues that arise in the recovery from perinatal depression. These issues are far from unique to women with depression, most of them are issues that all parents deal with to a greater or lesser degree."
Postpartum depression or the blues? by Peg Plumbo, Certified Nurse Midwife Postpartum Depression by Marie Davis, RN, IBCLC Postpartum Mood Disorders by Caroline Brown, DEd, WHNP, IBCLC
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Several general articles from Leaven, the magazine for La Leche League Leaders: Can Breastfeeding Lessen Impact of Postpartum Depression? by Debbi Donovan, IBCLC Tu MT, Lupien SJ, Walker CD. Measuring stress responses in postpartum mothers: Perspectives from studies in human and animal populations. Stress. 2005 Mar;8(1):19-34. Mezzacappa ES. Breastfeeding and maternal stress response and health (Review). Nutr Rev. 2004 Jul;62(7 Pt 1):261-8. Groer MW, Davis MW, Hemphill J. Postpartum stress: current concepts and the possible protective role of breastfeeding. J Obstet Gynecol Neonatal Nurs. 2002 Jul-Aug;31(4):411-7. See also the review of this article by Sheila Weibert, WHNP, IBCLC Anxiety attacks in breastfeeding mothers Q&A by Kathy Kuhn, IBCLC
The Postpartum Stress Center serves the needs of women and their families who experience difficulties related to pregnancy, pregnancy loss and the postpartum period. Postpartum Support International. The purpose of this organization is to increase awareness among public and professional communities about the emotional changes that women often experience during pregnancy and after the birth of a baby. Depression After Delivery (1-800-944-4PPD). This organization provides support, education, information, and referral for women and families coping with mental health issues through pregnancy and the postpartum period. Postpartum Depression FAQ from the Royal College of Psychiatrists Postpartum Depression FAQ from BabyCenter.com Perinatal Psychiatry by Dr. Michael Block, a Psychiatrist in Melbourne, Australia. This website includes information on postpartum depression and birth experiences, expectations and experiences of parenthood, medication and medication side effects. Attachment Parenting and Depression by Linda E. Katz, Ph.D. Clinical Research Unit for Anxiety and Depression has lots of useful self-help tips and free downloadable treatment manuals (look in the shop). This group is internationally known for its work in anxiety. Self-care Depression Program Booklet (based on the principles of cognitive behavioral therapy) from the University of British Columbia Department of Psychiatry "gives patients an overview of depression, explains how it can be effectively managed according to the best available research, and gives a step-by-step guide to changing patterns that trigger depression." A New Day is a website looking for stories from moms who have suffered from postpartum depression. From the website: 'An inspirational book is being written to help moms recover from postpartum depression...not from medical professionals, but from "every day " mothers like you and me. A depressed, overwhelmed mother will be able to open the book to any page and receive immediate help and encouragement, not only from myself, but from any one of hundreds of women who've "been there."' Pacific Post Partum Support Society This is an excellent and informative website, including a quiz, self-help information, personal stories, information for Dads, support group information and more. Postpartum Education for Parents: Postpartum Distress Support includes some general information and several excellent articles. Post-partum Depression. This index of postpartum depression information is part of Dr. Ivan's Depression Central site.
Postpartum Depression Board at ParentsPlace Postpartum Depression board at Parent Soup Online Postpartum Depression Support Group
Page last modified: 05/08/2007
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