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Perinatal Support Group

Life is turned upside down when a baby joins the family. This group is for those first months after the birth or new born adoption. Group meets twice a week for 10 weeks.

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Beyond the

"Baby Blues"

PERINATAL MOOD & ANXIETY DISORDERS

Print Resource List

Chartreuse Center

Resources:

Expecting, Waiting & New Parents support

Useful Expecting, Waiting & New Parent

Support Resources

Support Helpline

Postpartum Support International Helpline (800) 944-4PDD(4773)

Websites

PSI - Postpartum Support International http://www.postpartum.net
Postpartum Dads Support for men. http://www.postpartumdads.org
Suicide Prevention Lifeline Call 1-800-273-8255 for support https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org

Books (links to Amazon.com)

Life Will Never Be The Same: The Real Mom’s Postpartum Survival Guide by A. Dunnewold, PhD
This Isn’t What I Expected by K. Kleiman, MSW & V. Raskin, MD
Dropping the Baby and Other Scary Thoughts: Breaking the Cycle of Unwanted Thoughts in Motherhood by K. Kleiman, MSW & A. Wenzel
The Postpartum Husband: Practical Solutions for Living with Postpartum Depression by K. Kleiman, MSW
The Pregnancy and Postpartum Anxiety Workbook: Practical Skills to Help You Overcome Anxiety, Worry, Panic Attacks, Obsessions and Compulsions by P. Wiegartz

Articles

Try these "Bright Ideas" with kiddos with ADHD November 14, 2018 written by Julie Blackburn, LCPC, NCC, ATR

What’s the Meaning of Love? Mental Health Pros Weigh In March 23, 2018 by Taylor Bennett in Thriveworks https://thriveworks.com/blog/meaning-love-mental-health-pros-weigh-in/

Downloadable Handouts & Brochures

Emotional Health During & After Pregnancy - Chartreuse Center brochure for community awareness of PMAD.

Having a baby or new addition to the family is generally thought of a time of nurturance, sweetness, and tender moments. This is not the case for every woman or family. This is a vulnerable time. Chartreuse Center accepts your sentiment with an open heart and without judgement. There are significant thought and emotional changes through the changes of treatment to pregnancy and then again between pregnancy and parenting. You deserve to receive care from well trained professionals that are passionate and knowledgable. You have our promise to companion you into your very important roles of Mommy & Daddy.

Perinatal time frame begins at conception and continues through the first year after delivery. PMAD can begin during anytime within the perinatal period. PMAD are the most common maternal health complication with over 800,000 cases reported in the U.S. every year.

Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders (PMAD) were once thought to be only a woman’s concern. However, men, gay & lesbian parents, new adoptive/foster parents and even parenting grandparents are at risk for PMAD due to the significant life, social, relational & psychological adjustments that occur with a new child. Pregnancy depression and postpartum anxiety are very real experiences.

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Mini-Program

Waiting Parent? Expecting a child? New Parent? This email mini-Program is for you...

Receive three emails within a week in an exclusive Email mini-course with insight building information as well as tools you can use.

Topics of the course include:
❤︎ Love Relationships
❤︎ Self-Care
❤︎ Social Considerations

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