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POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION RESOURCES

Postpartum Support International

Massachusetts General Hospital Center for Women's Mental Health

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Conquering Postpartum Depression: A Proven Path to Recovery.
By James Windell * www.jameswindell.com
Three Doctors share their proven plan for recovering from PPD

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When Words Are Not Enough: The Women's Prescription for Depression and Anxiety - By Valerie Davis Raskin * www.dr-valerie.com

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Shouldn't I Be Happy: Emotional Problems of Pregnant and Postpartum Women By Shaila Misri

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Moods
By Deborah Sichel, M.D. & Jeanne Watson Driscoll, MS.,R.N.,C.S.* www.womensmoods.com

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A Mouthful of Air
By Amy Koppleman * www.amykoppelman.com

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Ron Rosenberg, MD, Deborah Greening PhD, James Windell MA

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WHAT IS POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION?

Postpartum Depression refers to a major depressive episode that occurs usually about 4 weeks after delivery. Postpartum Depression isn't a special kind of depression; the only aspect that makes Postpartum Depression a "unique" depression is that it occurs around the time of childbirth. How long it lasts is different for every woman - some women feel better in a few weeks, whereas others may feel depressed for months. Most women with Postpartum Depression have symptoms for more than 6 months, and if untreated, 25% of patients are still depressed a year later. Women who have a history of depression may have Postpartum Depression even longer.

Source: KidsHealth.org