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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.

  1. Medline Plus Medical Encyclopedia
    http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/007215.htm
  2. Womenshealth.gov
    http://womenshealth.gov/faq/depression-pregnancy.cfm
  3. Kids Health
    http://kidshealth.org/parent/emotions/feelings/ppd.html
  4. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
    http://www.acog.org/publications/patient_education/bp091.cfm
  5. MedicineNet.com
    http://www.medicinenet.com/postpartum_depression/article.htm
  6. Familydoctor.org
    http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/women/pregnancy/ppd/general/379.html
  7. BabyCenter
    http://www.babycenter.com/0_postpartum-depression_227.bc
  8. WebMD
    http://www.webmd.com/depression/postpartum-depression/
  9. OBGYN.net
    http://www.obgyn.net/femalepatient/femalepatient.asp?page=leopold
  10. HelpGuide.org
    http://www.helpguide.org/mental/postpartum_depression.htm
  11. Emedicinehealth
    http://www.emedicinehealth.com/postpartum_depression/article_em.htm
  12. 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.

  1. National Institute of Mental Health
    http://www.nimh.nih.gov/index.shtml
  2. American Psychological Association
    http://www.apa.org/
  3. American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
    http://www.acog.org/
  4. Postpartum Support International
    http://www.postpartum.net/
  5. International Society for Interpersonal Psychotherapy
    http://www.interpersonalpsychotherapy.org/
  6. Center for Disease Control
    http://www.cdc.gov/
  7. State of Iowa Department of Public Health
    http://www.idph.state.ia.us/
    http://www.beyondtheblues.info/about.htm
  8. Otis Pregnancy
    www.otispregnancy.org
  9. Mother Risk
    www.motherisk.org

 

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Last modification date: Thu Aug 11 08:04:14 2011
URL: http://www.uihealthcare.com /depts/idcrc/links.html