Post Partum Depression: Resources for Parents

The following Pediatrics in Review article provides a comprehensive review:

Post-partum depression, what pediatricians need to know; Linda Chaudron. Pediatrics in Review, 2003 24: 154-161. http://neoreviews.aappublications.org/misc/pedsinreview.24.5.154.pdf

Other helpful references include:

• Evins, G. et al. Postpartum depression: A comparison of screening and routine clinical evaluation. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 182 (5): 1080-1082.
• Seidman, D. Postpartum Psychiatric Illness: The Role of the Pediatrician. Pediatrics in Review. 19 (4): 128-131.
• Wisner, K. et al. Postpartum Depression. The New England Journal of Medicine. 347 (3): 194-199.
• On the internet (an excellent review): “An Introduction to Postpartum Illness” by Kruckman and Smith at http://www.postpartum.net
• Edinburgh Post-partum depression scale http://www.childbirthsolutions.com/articles/postpartum/epds/index.php ADDENDUM This didactic was written to provide background information regarding the community pediatrics Postpartum Depression Project. The ultimate goal of the project itself is to establish screening of all new mothers in our clinics and to create a referral system, including a network mental health professionals and support groups. Please feel free to call me with any questions about details of the project as there is much work left to be done.