Women Wanting Wellness
Donna Monk, RN, MS, LMFT
RESOURCES
SUICIDE HOTLINES
National Suicide Prevention Hotline and Website (Hotline)
www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
800-273-8255
National Postpartum Depression Hotline
1-800-PPD-MOM 1-800-PPD-MOM
OTHER HELPFUL WEBSITES
The Marce’Society
An international organization dedicated to scientific research in the field of PPD.
American College of Obstetrics & Gynecologists (ACOG)
Information and publications on PPD
MGM Center for Women's Mental Health
womensmentalhealth.org
Trauma and Birt
Postpartum Dads
Postpartumdads.org
Postpartum Men
postpartum men.com
Depression Central on Postpartum Depression
Postpartum DoulaSupport
http://www.dona.org/mothers/index.php
For postpartum assistance with baby care and household support.
MEDICATION DURING PREGNANCY AND LACTATION
Infant Risk Center: 806-352-2519
Motherisk: 877-439-2744
Mother to Baby: 866-626-6847
HELPFUL BOOKS
List of books on postpartum depression and anxiety:
- PSI Bookstore at postpartum.net
- Books by Karen Kleiman at postpartumstresscenter.com
TO FIND SUPPORT AND TREATMENT
Postpartum Support International:
800.944.4PPD(4773)- PSI's toll-free Help Line refers callers to appropriate local resources including emergency services.
The Postpartum Stress Center
1062Lancaster Ave.
Rosemont, PA 19010
610-525-7527
The Postpartum Stress Center specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of PPD.. Karen Kleiman, the founder of the center has written multiple books on PPD for mothers, fathers, and professionals.
SUPPORT GROUPS
Postpartum Meetup Groups:
Go to www.postpartum.meetup.com to meet up with other women coping with PPD. Family and friends welcome.
TELEPHONE SUPPORT
Postpartum Support International
800-944-4PPD (4773)
Hotline for information, support, and resources for treatment.
Postpartum Stressline: (Warmline)
888-678-2669
Trained volunteers have all survived PPD. Warmline where mothers can leave a message and a volunteer will return her call.
Postpartum Education for Parents
Warmline (805) 564-3888
for 24 hours, one on one support and information
PARENTING ORGANIZATIONS
Center for Parenting Education
www.CenterforParentingEducation.org
Email at info@parentingedu.org
215-657-5720
Breastfeeding Resource Center
breastfeedingresourcecenter.org
1355 Old York Rd. Suite 101, Abington, PA. 19001
215-886-2433
Hosts breastfeeding support, parenting classes, retail store, & professional training