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.
DrDonnica.com - An article about postpartum depression including risk factors, diagnosis and treatment.
Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale - Developed to assist primary care health professionals to detect mothers suffering from postnatal depression.
eMedicine Health: Postpartum Depression - Includes information about postpartum depression; including causes, symptoms and treatment. Also gives practical, self-help techniques.
Emory University Women's Mental Health Program - Focussing on the evaluation and treatment of emotional disorders during pregnancy and the postpartum period. Includes archive of articles covering a range of studies carried out into pregnancy related mood disorders.
A Lighter Shade of Blue - Post partum adjustment, depression and anxiety. A resource for women to learn about symptoms and treatments.
Marce Society - An international society for the understanding, prevention and treatment of mental illness related to childbearing. Website of the Australasian Branch.
Meet A Mum Association (MAMA) - UK registered charity setup in 1979 to help and support mothers who feel depressed and isolated after their babies are born. UK network of local support groups.
Melanie's Battle - A site attempting to raise awareness about postpartum psychosis and depression.
PND Productions - A Postnatal Depression (PND) video and CD ROM for health care professionals and parents dealing with the postnatal depression and its effects. Produced by PND counsellor, Liz Wise.
Postpartum Assistance for Mothers - Dr. Shoshana Bennett offers education and emotional support for women experiencing postpartum depression and other prenatal and postpartum mood disorders.
Postpartum Dads - Information compiled by dads who have successfully assisted their wives to fully recover. Contains firsthand resources for new fathers and information for professionals.
PostPartum Depression Community - Message board and chat for women who are experiencing mood disorders after giving birth or adopting a baby, as well as their families and friends.
Postpartum Experience - An informational site by a mother who has suffered from PPD and is currently collecting personal experience stories in order to compile a book about a range of postpartum mood disorders.
Postpartum Feelings - Identifying and dealing with postpartum blues, serious depression and psychosis.
Postpartum Stress Center - Information on postpartum depression, including diagnosis and self help and message boards.
Postpartum Support International - A self-help support network, research guide and international bibliography. Includes a self-assessment test.
PPD Support Page - Offering peer support and resources to people dealing with postpartum mood disorders.
Pregnancy and Depression - A compilation of online information about depression during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Focus is primarily on antidepressants and most links are to research-based information.
The Ruth Rhoden Craven Foundation, Inc - Providing information and support to women suffering from postpartum depression. Includes medical resources and treatment information.
Understanding Postnatal Depression - UK mental health charity information booklet with information about postnatal depression, including signs, causes, self-help and support.
Understanding Postnatal Depression - Information and tips for mothers and families affected by PND, compiled by a mother who has experienced the illness herself. Provides two forums for sharing experiences and support.
Web MD: Postpartum Depression - For the one in 10 new dads whose partners suffer from postpartum depression, it can be a frightening and lonely experience. Looking at PPD from the Father's perspective.
WebMD: Behind the Smile - Marie Osmond visited WebMD Live to discuss her struggle with postpartum depression (PPD). PPD can seem overwhelming, but with proper help, it can be treated.
WellMother.com - Information resource for postpartum depression, depression in pregnancy, infertility, PMS, menopause, pregnancy loss and other reproductive mental health issues.
American RadioWorks - Suffering For Two - Addresses the issues of treating or not treating women with antidepressants during and after pregnancy. Transcript available. [7:32 Realaudio broadcast]
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