Here are some wonderful resources to support moms and families with Postpartum Mood Disorders.
May they be of use...
Postpartum Support International Hotline: 800.944.4PPD
Books:
* Beyond the Blues: A Guide to Understanding and Treating Prenatal and Postpartum Depression by Shoshana S. Bennett
* Mothering the New Mother by Sally Placksin
* The Postpartum Husband: Practical Solutions for Living with Postpartum Depression by Karen Kleiman
* Therapy and the Postpartum Woman: Notes on Healing Postpartum Depression for Clinicians and the Women Who Seek Their Help by Karen Kleiman
* This Isn't What I Expected: Overcoming Postpartum Depression by Karen Kleiman and Valerie Raskin
WNC Local Resources:
"This Isn't What I Expected" During Pregnancy and Postpartum
Group Meeting at Mission Hospitals' Wellness Resource Center in Asheville for families struggling with anxiety or depression during and after pregnancy.
828.213.8241
Perinatal Treatment Team with a Family Systems Approach, offering psychotherapy AND/OR medication. Ask for a postpartum appointment.
828.254.9494
An organization that holistically supports parents so they can more fully embrace their roles as parents.
Counseling: 828.582.4653
Postpartum Support (Nutrition, Massage, Stress Reduction): 828. 337. 8630
Mamatime (Mothers of Asheville Meeting All—together)
Mamatime is a safe, non-judgmental space for new mothers to connect with others and develop “parent wisdom." For mothers with infants 4 months of age and under.
828.582.4653
Designed for new mothers and their babies, this group has fun exercise, discussion/education and networking with other new mothers! Offered in two locations each week.
828.213.2222 ext. 2
A get-together for fathers to talk about their goals, and get inspiration and support.
828.337.8630
