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1.The functions of postpartum depression
A research article proposing an evolutionary function for postpartum depression.
URL:http://cogprints.soton.ac.uk/documents/disk0/00/00/17/20/index.html
2.E Pregnancy Postpartum Contract
Addresses the desire to get help, if others notice symptoms that need to be addressed.
URL:http://epregnancy.com/tools/depressioncontract.htm
3.PND Support Group - Queensland
Information and support for women and their families.
URL:http://pndonline.com/
4.A Lighter Shade of Blue
Post partum adjustment, depression and anxiety. A resource for women to learn about symptoms and treatments.
URL:http://www.angelfire.com/oh3/alightershadeofblue/
5.The Association for Post Natal Illness
Information and advice from the UK charity. Includes available leaflets and newsletter.
URL:http://www.apni.org/
6.Beyond the Baby Blues.
Support for sufferers of postnatal depression. Includes discussion forum.
URL:http://www.babyblues.freeserve.co.uk/
7.Baby Blues Connection
Volunteer association providing information, resources and phone support to postpartum mothers.
URL:http://www.babybluesconnection.org/
8.Postpartum Support International
A self-help support network, research guide and international bibliography on postpartum depression. Includes a self-assessment test.
URL:http://www.chss.iup.edu/postpartum/
9.About Postpartum Depression
Information regarding diagnosis and medications.
URL:http://www.depressiondepot.net/Facts/Types/ppd.html
10.DrDonnica.com
An article about postpartum depression including risk factors, diagnosis and treatment.
URL:http://www.drdonnica.com/display.asp?article=154
11.Dr. Greene
Postpartum depression is addressed in relation to nursing moms, and the need for antidepressants to treat the depression.
URL:http://www.drgreene.com/21_560.html
12.Online Postpartum Depression Support Group
PPD support, advice and a mailing list from moms who have been there.
URL:http://www.geocities.com/Wellesley/4665/
13.Post Partum Depression - Medbroadcast.com
Causes, symptoms, risk factors and ways to cope.
URL:http://www.medbroadcast.com/health_topics/womens_health/postpartum/index.shtml
14.Postpartum Feelings: Depression or Just the Blues?
Identifying and dealing with postpartum blues and more serious depression and psychosis.
URL:http://www.ncpamd.com/Postpartum_Depression.htm
15.Center for Postpartum Health
Addresses the pregnancy and birth needs of women and their families, before and after delivery, particularly as it pertains to the development of depression and other mood disorders.
URL:http://www.postpartumhealth.com
16.Pregnancy and Depression
A compilation of online information about depression during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Focus is primarily on antidepressants and most links are to high quality, research-based information.
URL:http://www.pregnancyanddepression.com/
17.The Royal College of Psychiatrists
Patient information including useful Do's and Dont's to prevent Post Natal Depression.
URL:http://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/info/help/pndep/index.htm
18.Postpartum Depression, Anxiety and Psychosis
One woman's account of her decent into and back out of postpartum depression and anxiety.
URL:http://www.thelaboroflove.com/forum/karena/index.html
19.Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale
Developed to assist primary care health professionals to detect mothers suffering from postnatal depression.
URL:http://www.wellmother.com/articles/edinburgh.htm
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