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The following websites provide information on the overview of postpartum depression (PPD), its causes, symptoms, and risks. They also define the differences between PPD, "baby blues" and postpartum psychosis. Resources are provided to answer any questions women may have regarding these experiences as well as provide knowledge on medical assistance, support groups, and other treatment options.
- Medline Plus Medical Encyclopedia
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/007215.htm
- Womenshealth.gov
http://womenshealth.gov/faq/depression-pregnancy.cfm
- Kids Health
http://kidshealth.org/parent/emotions/feelings/ppd.html
- American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
http://www.acog.org/publications/patient_education/bp091.cfm
- MedicineNet.com
http://www.medicinenet.com/postpartum_depression/article.htm
- Familydoctor.org
http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/women/pregnancy/ppd/general/379.html
- BabyCenter
http://www.babycenter.com/0_postpartum-depression_227.bc
- WebMD
http://www.webmd.com/depression/postpartum-depression/
- OBGYN.net
http://www.obgyn.net/femalepatient/femalepatient.asp?page=leopold
- HelpGuide.org
http://www.helpguide.org/mental/postpartum_depression.htm
- Emedicinehealth
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/postpartum_depression/article_em.htm
- Infant Risk
www.infantrisk.com
The following websites provide information on prenatal and postnatal care for the baby and mother. Psychological changes many women go through are addressed and explained, such as postpartum depression and "baby blues", as well as their side effects, prevention strategies, and treatment recommendations. Other common questions many women have during this phase of their lives are addressed, such as those about taking antidepressants during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
- National Institute of Mental Health
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/index.shtml
- American Psychological Association
http://www.apa.org/
- American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
http://www.acog.org/
- Postpartum Support International
http://www.postpartum.net/
- International Society for Interpersonal Psychotherapy
http://www.interpersonalpsychotherapy.org/
- Center for Disease Control
http://www.cdc.gov/
- State of Iowa Department of Public Health
http://www.idph.state.ia.us/ http://www.beyondtheblues.info/about.htm
- Otis Pregnancy
www.otispregnancy.org
- Mother Risk
www.motherisk.org
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