After the Baby - Postpartum Depression It was a rich experience, that time called birth. Your baby is healthy. Why, then, do you feel so overwhelmed? What about those first few weeks at home? Not only do they revolve around that adorable cooing bundle of joy, they revolve around mountains of dirty baby clothes, messy, expensive diapers, possibly bottles, or leaking breasts, and fussy periods for baby and parents. There is exhaustion, tension, jealousy, and probably some feelings of utter panic.
Beyond The Baby Blues This Website is intended to be used as a resource for sufferers who are looking for help or information on PND.
Center for Postpartum Depression At the Center for Postpartum Depression, we address the physical and emotional needs of the pregnant and postpartum woman and her family. We help facilitate the transition from pregnancy to parenthood.
Depression After Delivery Depression After Delivery, Inc. is a national, non-profit organization which provides support for women with postpartum depression. Its focus includes education, information and referral for women and families coping with mental health issues associated with childbearing, both during pregnancy and postpartum.
Depression Depot Information-packed site on major depression and many other disorders.
Help Depression.com A comprehensive resource on depression information, depression symptoms, and both traditional and alternative treatment information.
Introduction to Postpartum Illness One clearly negative outcome of the perinatal period is postpartum depression. However, the nature of this phenomenon - as a disease and as an illness - and its relationship with behavioral and structural variables remains unclear.
North West Tasmania Post-Natal Depression Network North West Tasmania Post-Natal Disorders Network consisting of health professionals, community agencies and local self-help groups with goals of working together to develop quality care for women with post-natal disorders.
Online PPD Support Group This page is devoted to mothers and families affected by Post Partum Depression.
Pacific Post Partum Support Society The Pacific Post Partum Support Society is a non-profit society dedicated to supporting the needs of distressed postpartum mothers and their families.
Post Natal Disorders Support Group's Welcome to the Post Natal Disorders Support Group's Page! The aim of this web page is to put all women who may be going through a difficult time following the birth of a baby, and their partners, in touch with each other and with useful information.
Post-Partum Depression More women than you might expect go through some form of postpartum depression after childbirth. In fact, up to 80 percent of new moms experience "baby blues" — a mild depression that begins in the first days after childbirth and lasts two weeks or less.
Postpartum Depression Few families readily perceive the full extent of the woman's vulnerability once labor has ceased. Many times, the intense focus and concentration that friends and family members direct toward the mother are abruptly withdrawn and transferred to the infant or elsewhere.
Postpartum Depression Although having a baby is a joyous time for most women, it is very common for mothers to feel sad, afraid, angry, or anxious after childbirth. Most new mothers have these feelings in a mild form called postpartum blues--sometimes called "baby blues" or "maternity blues." Postpartum blues almost always go away in a matter of days.
Postpartum Depression Welcome to the Postpartum Depression Home Page. After the birth of a baby, women may experience a variety of emotions; from joy and exhilaration to depression and loneliness, sometimes all at once!
Postpartum Depression Website Site established to helpmothers with postpartum depression and their husbands find helpand hope.
Postpartum Resource Center of New York The Postpartum Resource Center of New York, Inc is a self-help organization established to provide education, emotional support, and professional referrals to mothers suffering from postpartum depression.
Postpartum Stress Center The Postpartum Stress Center specializes in the treatment of postpartum illness.
Postpartum Support International A Social Support Network, Information Center & Research Guide Concerning Postpartum Mood Disorders & Depression.
Preventing Postpartum Depression It's important to distinguish between the normal "baby blues" and true depression. The baby blues are characterized by a short period of volatile emotions, commonly occurring between the second and fifth postpartum days and affecting between 80 and 90 percent of new mothers.
Support Groups for Post-partum Depressions The following individuals and organizations are listed by geographic region and are committed to offering assistance for mothers, fathers and families in need of social support, information and treatment.
The Affect of Bith Experience On Postpartum Depression Recent research indicates that postpartum depression affects from 8-26% of new mothers. It is considered to be a serious problem, as its consequences have been demonstrated to be detrimental to the child. The purpose of this study is to see if birth experience, control over the birth process, and place of birth (operating room, labor/delivery room, or home) are related to postpartum depression. consist of three groups: women who have had vaginal hospital deliveries, women who have had caesarean hospital deliveries, and women who have had planned home deliveries. The following self-report scales have been used: the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS), and a 25-item scale combining question for both birth experience satisfaction and perceived level of control.
Treatment for Postpartum Depression Postpartum depression occurs in approximately one of ten chldbearing women and is extremely underdiagnosed. If left untreated, the disorder can have serious adverse effects on the mother and her relationshp with significant others, and on the child's emotional and psychological development.
Understanding Postpartum Depression The baby blues can be a normal part of the postpartum process. But you should be aware that some women experience a deeper, more serious depression. How is this depression different from the "blues"?
Well Mother Information Center WellMother.com is an online resource for women and their families designed to offer support and resources on a number of issues related to the emotional challenges specifically related to their reproductive cycle.
What is Postpartum Depression? Postpartum Depression (PPD) is generally referred to as clinical depression or anxiety after childbirth that didn't exist beforehand. It is considered a "syndrome" - that is, it doesn't have one specific cause.
