Postpartum Depression

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• Health: Mental Health: Disorders: Mood: Depression 

• Baby Blues Connection  - Shares personal stories of women who experienced post partum depression and includes complete location details of areas where support groups are present. Contains printable documents and links to other resources.
• The Center for Postpartum Health  - Addresses the physical, mental and emotional needs of pregnant and postpartum women, offering classes that can facilitate the transition from pregnancy to parenthood. Provides general information about PPD.
• KnowPostPartum.com  - Features symptoms, causes, treatments, advice and resources.
• Melanie’s Battle  - Relays the story of Melanie Stokes, a successful woman who ended her life due t postpartum depression. Learn about the Melanie Stokes Postpartum Depression and Research and Care Act, which is being lobbied in the US Congress.
• Postpartum Experience  - Contains information and support, recommended books, details of campaigns and events as well as events archive. Additional queries or those interested in sharing related stories may e-mail the author.
• The Postpartum Stress Center  - Specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of prenatal and postpartum depression and anxiety disorders. Find details of services provided and answers on common questions about the illness.
• Postpartum Support International  - Find postpartum resources for mother, families as well as husbands/fathers. Provides communication forums and information about support groups and area coordinators.
• Pregnancy and Depression  - Read professional journal articles tackling treatments of depression during pregnancy. Also contains articles popular with the press.
• The Ruth Roden Craven Foundation, Inc. for Postpartum Depression Awareness  - Defines the different types of postpartum depression including the symptoms and treatments. Provides a list of related links for additional resources.
• Understanding Postnatal Depression  - Explains postnatal depression, its symptoms and the importance of family support. Includes useful tips for women with PND as well as a list of useful books and sites.
• Well Mother  - Designed to offer support and resources to women and their families on a number of issues related to the emotional challenges of pregnancy and motherhood. Includes FAQs, articles and other forms of information.