Resources

Perinatal (Pre/Postpartum) Resources

• The Postpartum Stress Center, LLC – this center located in PA has an abundance of resources on their webpage for Perinatal Support:
  • http://postpartumstress.com/get-help-2/
    • Postpartum Depression Info. Sheet
  • Do I have Postpartum Depression? http://postpartumstress.com/get-help-2/do-i-have-ppd/
  • How Can I Help Myself? http://postpartumstress.com/get-help-2/how-can-i-help-myself/
  • Is it baby blues? Depression? Anxiety? What’s normal? http://postpartumstress.com/get-help-2/are-you-tired-of-pretending-you-feel-fine/
  • What if I’m having scary thoughts? http://postpartumstress.com/get-help-2/are-you-having-scary-thoughts/
  • Should I tell my doctor? How do I tell my doctor? http://postpartumstress.com/get-help-2/how-do-i-talk-to-my-doctor/
  • What if I can’t breastfeed? http://postpartumstress.com/get-help-2/is-breast-always-best/
  • What can I do to feel better right now? http://postpartumstress.com/get-help-2/things-you-can-do-now-to-feel-better/
  • What’s next? What will my future look like? http://postpartumstress.com/get-help-2/what-next-ppd-impact-statement/
  • Book Recommendations
    • http://postpartumstress.com/books/
  • Immediate Support
    • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
    • Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-SUICIDE
    • National Postpartum Depression Hotline: 1-800-PPD-MOMS Info & support for postpartum depression/anxiety
    • National Maternal Mental Health Hotline: 1-833-9-Help4Moms
      • Free 24/7/365 confidential support for all maternal mental health concerns
• Info. about postpartum depression & anxiety
• MedEdPPD
• Postpartum Men
• Postpartum Progress
• Postpartum Support International
• Women’s Mental Health
  • Medication During Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
    • Infant Risk
    • Mother RIsk
    • Organization of Teratology Information Specialists

Postpartum Support International – another helpful site with a plethora of resources for the perinatal period http://www.postpartum.net/

Fussy Baby Network – Erikson Institute in Chicago

• https://www.erikson.edu/fussy-baby-network/
• (888) 431-2229- support with feeding, crying & sleeping

4th Trimester Resources – Resource page for new parents

Fed is Best – information about formula, breastfeeding (and the combination of the two) https://fedisbest.org/

Pulling Down the Moon – holistic healthcare (massage, acupuncture, yoga & nutrition) with emphasis on fertility and pregnancy – https://www.pullingdownthemoon.com/