Pregnancy and Postpartum:
For Moms, Dads, & Families
Postpartum Depression: Don't Worry Mommy, You Aren't Alone: https://momlovesbest.com/postpartum-depression#q3
Postpartum Support International: 800-994-4PPD (4773). http://www.postpartum.net/
for Maryland: http://www.postpartum.net/locations/maryland/
Postpartum Progress: http://postpartumprogress.org/
PPD Support Page: http://postpartumdepression.yuku.com/ . Offers online, moderated discussion forums about perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.
Caring Baby Nurses PPD Guide: http://caringbabynurses.com/postpartum-depression-guide.html
National Institute of Mental Health: http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/women-and-mental-health/index.shtml Link to the National Institute of Mental Health section on mental illness and women
Motherisk: http://www.motherisk.org/women/index.jsp: Motherisk provides evidence-based information and guidance about the safety or risk to the developing fetus or infant, of maternal exposure to drugs, chemicals, diseases, radiation and environmental agents. This is a link to information about medication taken during pregnancy and while breastfeeding and how it may impact the baby.
Suicide Prevention Lifeline.org http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ Phone: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Suicide Hotline in Spanish: 1-800-273-TALK (Press 2)
National Domestic Violence Hotline. Phone Number: 800-799-SAFE (7233
Birth Injury Justice Center at: https://www.childbirthinjuries.com/birth-injury/
For Dads, Families, & Friends
Postpartumdads.org: http://postpartumdads.org/
Mayo Clinic: “Supporting A Friend or Family Member with Depression: http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/depression/in-depth/depression/art-20045943
Anxiety &Depression Association of America: https://www.adaa.org/
Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders Resources in Other Languages
Spanish: Links and Materials: http://www.postpartum.net/en-espanol/
https://medlineplus.gov/languages/postpartumdepression.html Postpartum Depression Information in 15 languages, included Arabic, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Vietnamese, Russian and Somali
