Contains information about postpartum depression, the post-traumatic stress disorder affecting women who have recently given birth.
Recommended Resources
The Center for Postpartum Health addresses the pregnancy and birth needs of women and their families - both before and after delivery.
http://www.postpartumhealth.com/
PNI, Post Natal Illness, is a non-profit organisation of sufferers and past suffers of PNI; complete with self-assessment and fully searchable database of doctors who can help.
http://www.pni.org.uk/
PNI UK, Post-Natal Illness, is a non-profit organisation providing information and support for women and families affected by post-natal depression or illness in the United Kingdom.
http://www.pni-uk.com/
An information web 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.
http://www.postpartumexperience.com/
The Postpartum Health Alliance is an organization that seeks to help mothers dealing with postpartum depression. You can find support meetings across the United States to help you deal with this condition. The website also has a frequently asked question section to help you understand this phenomenon better.
http://www.postpartumhealthalliance.org/
Postpartum Resource Center of New York
The Postpartum Resource Center of New York is a non-profit organization created to provide education, emotional support, and referrals to mothers suffering from postpartum depression.
http://www.postpartumny.org/
The Postpartum Stress Center contains extensive information on postpartum depression; including diagnosis and self-help and message boards.
http://www.postpartumstress.com
Postpartum Support International
Postpartum Support International is a self-help support network; complete with a self-assessment test, and an extensive collection of articles on the topic.
http://www.postpartum.net/
The PPD Support Page offers peer support, self-assessment and professional resources to people dealing with postpartum mood disorders.
http://www.ppdsupportpage.com/
WellMother.com is an invaluable information resource for those suffering from postpartum depression, depression in pregnancy, PMS, menopause, and other reproductive mental health issues
http://www.wellmother.com
