Monday, July 26, 2010
Many Shades of Blue--Resources for Postpartum Depression in Dayton Area
There are many postpartum depression resources for women and their families in the Dayton area. For current information, please contact Many Shades of Blue, the Dayton Area Perinatal Depression Resource and Support Network at 1-866-848-3163 or locally at 1-937-401-6844.
Sunday, July 18, 2010
March of Dimes site on depression during pregnancy
While most of us are aware of the occurrence of depression after pregnancy, many don't know that depression can suddenly occur during pregnancy as well. This is a good site that discusses depression occurring during pregnancy.
http://www.marchofdimes.com/pnhec/188_15663.asp
http://www.marchofdimes.com/pnhec/188_15663.asp
Resources for partners and family members
When someone is depressed, everyone in the family needs to learn new skills on how to cope and how to help others in the family cope. Here are a couple sites from Postpartum Support International that provide some input and resources for partners and other family members who love someone experiencing postpartum depression.
http://postpartum.net/Friends-and-Family/Tips-for-Postpartum-Partners.aspx
http://postpartum.net/Friends-and-Family/Resources-for-Fathers.aspx
http://postpartum.net/Friends-and-Family/Beyond-the-Blues-Partners.aspx
http://postpartum.net/Friends-and-Family/Tips-for-Postpartum-Partners.aspx
http://postpartum.net/Friends-and-Family/Resources-for-Fathers.aspx
http://postpartum.net/Friends-and-Family/Beyond-the-Blues-Partners.aspx
Patient Education Pamphlet
The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists publishes a short pamphlet that gives a general overview of depression in the postpartum period. This is a good starting point for those who are new to seeking information on this topic. Please click the link below.
http://www.acog.org/publications/patient_education/bp091.cfm
http://www.acog.org/publications/patient_education/bp091.cfm
Mayo Clinic site on postpartum depression
The Mayo Clinic has an excellent web site that has an extensive discussion of postpartum depression. Please click on the link below.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/postpartum-depression/DS00546
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/postpartum-depression/DS00546
Postpartum depression and dads
Recent studies show that new dads can become depressed during the postpartum period as well as moms. Here is a link to a recent publication that briefly discusses the topic.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_98910.html
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_98910.html
Useful information on postpartum depression.
The U.S. government has a number of good sites with information on depression during and after pregnancy. Here is one of the best.
http://www.womenshealth.gov/faq/depression-pregnancy.cfm
http://www.womenshealth.gov/faq/depression-pregnancy.cfm
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