• Postpartum Mood Disorders
• Pregnancy/Neonatal Loss
• Breastfeeding Support
• Additional Resources
• Healthcare Resources for Women in Washington
• Resources for Providers



Baby Blues Connection
www.babybluesconnection.org
Site providing resources and support to women and families experience perinatal and postpartum mood symptoms in Oregon and Southern Washington. LIVE to those in the deepest emotional pain. The means to that end.

Best of the Web: Depression Resources
Depression Resources
Best of the Web is an online resource that compiles credible and relevant websites into a single page for easy access and information. This page includes helpful resources pertaining to depression.

Best Start: Life with a New Baby
www.lifewithnewbaby.ca
Ontario's maternal, newborn, and early child development resource center.

The Birth Trauma Association www.birthtraumaassociation.org.uk
An organization based in the United Kingdom with the mission to raise awareness of birth trauma work to prevent it and support families in need.

Kristin Brooks Hope Center
www.hopeline.com
Since the suicide of his wife in 1998, founder Reese Butler's mission is to offer hope and option to live to those in the deepest emotional pain.Primary program is the National Hopeline Network, 1-800-SUICIDE, a national crisis hotline.

National Institute of Mental Health Women and Depression: Discovering Hope
Discovering Hope
A booklet that describes the symptoms, treatment and factors contributing to depression that are unique to women.

Northwest Association for Postpartum Support (NAPS)
www.naps-doulas.org
NAPS mission is to provide nurturing doula care for all mothers and families after birth. The NAPS Postpartum Doula Referral Line is an easy way to find a doula who meets your needs. Referral services are free in Washington State: 206.956.1955

MedEd
www.mededppd.org
MedEdPPD.org is a Web site developed with the support of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) to provide education about postpartum depression (PPD). This part of the site, Mothers and Others, contains information for women with PPD and their friends and families.

Mother Baby Center
www.motherbabycenter.org
Mother Baby Center's mission is to be Whatcom County's highest quality provider of health and support services for pregnant and postpartum women, their babies and their families.

The Online PPD Support Group
www.ppdsupportpage.com
This website is a place for women who are experiencing mood disorders after giving birth or adopting a baby (or have had past experience with these issues), as well as their families and friends and health professionals with an interest in reproductive mental health.

Pacific Post Partum Support Society
www.postpartum.org
Non-profit society which provides support to women and families experiencing depression or anxiety related to the birth or adoption of a baby.

Parent Trust for Washington Children
www.parenttrust.org
Parent Trust for Washington Children offers a variety of educational and support services for families in Washington State. For more information on Parent Trust for Washington Children, please call us at 206-233-0156 or visit our website at www.parenttrust.org.

The Perinatal Project
www.perinatalproject.com
Mental health advocacy for mothers.

Postpartum Dads
Website
This website is intended to help dads and families by providing firsthand information and guidance through the experience of PPD. This site also includes information and resources that can be used by professionals to assist families dealing with PPD.

Postpartum Depression Help
Website
This website contains general information about PPD, including links to other resources on the subject. Dr. Shoshana S. Bennett offers postpartum depression help and education with emotional support to women experiencing postpartum depression and other prenatal and postpartum mood and anxiety disorders.

Postpartum Progress
www.postpartumdepressionhelp.com
Promoting progress in treatment and comfort among those with Postpartum Mood Disorders, including Postpartum Depression, Postpartum Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, and Postpartum Psychosis.

The Postpartum Stress Center
www.postpartumstress.com
The Postpartum Stress Center specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of prenatal and postpartum depression and anxiety disorders.

Postpartum Support International
www.postpartum.net
This is the international website for PSI. PSI is built on the foundation of providing support to families. They have PSI Coordinators in most states and throughout the world who provide information and support.

PPD Hope Information Center
ppdhope.com
The PPD Hope Information Center website is designed to offer support and information for women, families and practitioners.

Pregnancy and Depression
www.pregnancyanddepression.com
Links to numerous academic articles on perinatal mood disorders and related issues.

PSI: Postpartum Support International
www.postpartum.net
Many women are not prepared for the wide range of emotions they may experience after the birth of a child. They often feel sadness, anger, anxiety, or a sense of inadequacy. Whether you think you are depressed or just want more information, Postpartum Support International (PSI) is here to help. .

PSI of Washington: Postpartum Support International of Washington
www.ppmdsupport.com/index.php
The mission of PSI of Washington is to overcome the effects of postpartum mood disorders through early identification and treatment and to ensure a healthy environment in which both mother and baby can thrive together. PSI of WA has three goals: to provide personal support to women with PPMD and their families, to educate the public concerning the nature and management of this disorder and to promote networking among related resources. .

Radiant Mother
www.radiantmother.com
Information for women adjusting to pregnancy, birth, and the new role of being a mother to any child.

Speak Up When You're Down
www.wcpcan.wa.gov/ppd/aboutus_campaign.htm
Website for the Washington State Postpartum Depression (PPD) Awareness Campaign, committed to addressing PPD in ways that will inform, inspire, and impact the future health of women, children and their families in Washington.

Trauma and Birth Stress
www.tabs.org.nz
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder suffered as a result of a traumatic birth experience has only recently been recognized. This website offers comprehensive information and education on birth stress and trauma.

Well Mother.com
www.wellmother.com
WellMother.com is an online resource for women and their families designed to offer support and resources on a number of issues related to the emotional challenges specifically related to their reproductive cycle including: pregnancy, postpartum, pregnancy loss, PMS, and menopause.




Babyloss
www.babyloss.com
Providing information and support for anyone affected by the death of a baby during pregnancy, at birth, or shortly afterwards.

Born Angels
www.bornangels.com
A special place to spend some time for grieving parents who have lost a baby at any stage of pregnancy, including ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage, stillbirth, and neonatal loss.

Center for Loss in Multiple Birth
www.climb-support.org
Site providing parent-to-parent support for those who have experienced the death of one or more twins or multiple-birth children at any time from conception through birth, infancy, and early childhood.

First Candle/SIDS Alliance
www.firstcandle.org
A national nonprofit health organization with the goals of advancing infant health and survival, and increasing public participation and support in the fight against infant mortality.

Healing Hearts Baby Loss Comfort
www.babylosscomfort.com
Healing Hearts offers resource and memorial pages, and comfort support products for grieving families and friends.

The M.I.S.S. Foundation
www.missfoundation.org
Support and information for families who have experienced the loss of a baby or child.

P.S. of Puget Sound
www.psofpugetsound.org
Parent support for miscarriage, stillbirth, and newborn death.

SHARE Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support
www.nationalshareoffice.com
Providing support to those whose lives are touched by the tragic death of a baby through early pregnancy loss, stillbirth, or newborn death. All information packets, correspondence, and support are free of charge for bereaved parents.

Silent Grief
www.silentgrief.com
Support for all who have suffered miscarriage and later child loss.

The Tears Foundation
www.thetearsfoundation.org
A local non-profit organization that seeks to compassionately assist bereaved parents with the financial expenses they face in making final arrangements for their beloved child following a neonatal loss.




The Breastfeeding Cafe
www.breastfeedingcafe.com
Site devoted to breastfeeding and many of the issues surrounding it.

Breastfeeding.com
www.breastfeeding.com
Site featuring breastfeeding support and information.

Breast Friends
www.breast-friends.org
Breastfeeding support, education, and information.

La Leche League International
www.lalecheleague.org
Support, information, and education for breastfeeding mothers. Washington chapter offers local meetings, support groups, and consultation.

ProMoM, Inc.
www.promom.org
Non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the awareness and acceptance of breastfeeding.




Bringing Baby Home
www.bbhonline.org
The Bringing Baby Home project combines scientific research and service product delivery in order to improve the quality of life for babies and children by strengthening their families. The aim is to promote social change by making the BBH workshop available as part of the standard birth preparation program offered to expectant couples in hospitals throughout the nation.

Community Resources Online
www2.ci.seattle.wa.us/crisisclinic
Connecting individuals with up-to-date details on thousands of community and social services in Seattle and King County. Searches can also be completed for other counties.

Doulas of North America
www.dona.org
An international association of doulas who are trained to provide the highest quality emotional, physical, and educational support to women and their families during childbirth and postpartum.

International Cesarean Awareness Network
www.ican-online.org
Improving maternal-child health by preventing unnecessary cesareans through education, providing support for cesarean recovery, and promoting Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC). Provides links to regional chapters for additional resources and support.

The National Center for Fathering
www.fathers.com
Improving the well-being of children by inspiring and equipping men to be more effectively involved in the lives of children.

Northwest Association for Postpartum Support
www.napsdoulas.com
Postpartum doula information and referral site.

Nurture Mom
www.nurturemom.com
Information that helps a mother take care of herself while she takes care of her family.

Open Arms Perinatal Services
www.openarmsps.org
Providing services that support, educate, respect, and empower women in need and their families throughout the childbearing year.

Parent Map
www.parentmap.com
Monthly news magazine and searchable Family Directory of local resources for parents in the Puget Sound region.

Parent Trust
www.parenttrust.org
Educational and support services for families in Washington state.

The Parenting Calendar (Puget Sound Adlerian Society)
www.psasadler.org
A listing of numerous parent education opportunities in the central Puget Sound area published quarterly.

Program for Early Parent Support
www.pepsgroup.org
PEPS' mission is to provide community-based programs that enable parents of infants and young children to meet the challenges of parenting through mutual support and shared information.

A Safe Passage
www.asafepassage.info
Supporting women survivors of abuse in the childbearing years.

Sidelines
www.sidelines.org
Non-profit organization providing international support for women and their families experiencing complicated pregnancies and premature births.

Within Reach (Formerly Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies)
www.hmhbwa.org
Website providing information on essential resources for family health.

Zero to Three
www.zerotothree.org
Supporting the healthy development and well-being of infants, toddlers, and their families by informing, educating, and supporting adults who influence the lives of young children.




RX Help for WA
www.rxhelpforwa.org
RxHelpforWA is a program that connects qualified, low-income people with discount prescription drugs, direct from the pharmaceutical manufacturer. RxHelpforWA offers a single point of access to public and private patient assistance programs, including more than 150 programs offered by pharmaceutical companies.




Docs for Tots Washington State
www.docsfortots.org/About_DFTWA.asp
Docs For Tots Washington State is a growing network of doctors who advocate for young children. In addition to supporting the efforts of the national office, the Early Learning Advocacy Project allows DFT WA to collaborate with public and private partners to increase doctors' awareness about and involvement in efforts to enhance early learning opportunities for children and families in Washington State.


Please note: Postpartum Support International of Washington is not responsible for the contents of any of the websites listed above, and inclusion in this list does not indicate that PSI of WA is endorsing the policies, procedures, or views contained therein.