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P.S.I
Postpartum Support International
Postpartum Support International is dedicated
to helping women suffering from perinatal mood and anxiety disorders,
including postpartum depression, the most common complication of
childbirth. We also work to educate family, friends and healthcare
providers so that moms and moms-to-be can get the support they need
and recover.
POEM
We are moms who have survived prenatal or postpartum depression
(PPD) so we understand like no one else can. Some of us had a hard
time finding help. POEM is the Ohio Coordinator of Postpartum Support
International (PSI), the leading authority on perinatal mental health.
Online
PPD Support Group
Devoted to mothers and families affected by Postpartum Depression.
Provides information, helpful advice, and caring support through
a PPD List (email group) and a chat room.
The
Center for Postpartum Heath
The Center for Postpartum Health addresses the physical, mental,
and emotional needs of pregnant and postpartum women and their families,
facilitating the transition from pregnancy to parenthood.
Postpartum
Education for Parents
Postpartum Education for Parents (PEP), a group of trained parent
volunteers, offers numerous programs to help parents and families
thrive with their new children. PEP believes that there is no one
right way to parent. Your confidence in being a parent will increase
with the knowledge that other parents, through PEP, are there to
help you. (They have a 24 hour hotline.)
Postpartum
Dads
This website is intended to help dads and families by providing
firsthand information and guidance through the experience of PPD.
This site also includes information and resources that can be used
by professionals to assist families dealing with PPD. We hope that
you find the information on this website useful and we welcome comments
and suggestions.
The
Post Partum Stress Center
The Postpartum Stress Center, LLC specializes in the diagnosis
and treatment of prenatal and postpartum depression and anxiety
disorders. In addition to this specialty the PPSC offers a full
range of general counseling services to any individual or couple
seeking support
Pregnancy
Info. Net
This link is to an article concerning pre-natal mood disorders,
which occur in 15% of pregnant women.
Placenta
Benefits
Placenta encapsulation is a process that freeze dries and encapsulates
the placenta for ingestion by the mother. Please don't think we're
crazy! This has proven to reduce the incidence of mood disorders
in new mothers. The placenta contains hormones as well as stress
regulating chemicals that, when absent, make it much more difficult
for the new mother to return to her normal body chemistry. Just
think about it!
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Self-care for Women with PPD
This
PDF document is a step-by-step self-care guide for women with PPD.
La
Leche League
International nonprofit organization dedicated to providing
education, information, support and encouragement to women who want
to breastfeed.
M.O.P.S.
Mother's of Preschoolers
An organization designed for mothers with children under school
age. MOPS is dedicated to the message that "mothering matters"
and that moms of young children need encouragement during these
formative years
StrollerFit
Great workout for you and baby to help lift you out of PPD.
Meet other moms or join a playgroup. One free class if you
mention you heard about them from our website.
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