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The Postpartum Journey

Journey Resources

Handouts

These handouts are contained as links in the journey. Several are excerpts from the ‘Coping with depression during pregnancy and following the birth: A cognitive behaviour therapy-based self-management guide for women’ (BC Reproductive Mental Health Program).

About Postpartum (Perinatal) Depression

Screening for Postpartum (Perinatal) Depression

1. Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS)
Health professionals can download the EPDS in multiple languages at www.perinatalservicesbc.ca.

Self Care

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Treatment for Post Partum (Perinatal) Depression

Partners and Postpartum Depression

Relapse Prevention and Management

Websites

There are many excellent websites on perinatal depression. Some of the websites listed below are BC websites, some Canadian sites and some from other countries. All have helpful information.

Websites for women & partners

Websites for new fathers

New Dad Manual (24-hour cribside assistance for new fathers).
Postpartum Men (for new fathers with concerns about depression, anxiety or other problems with mood; includes an on-line forum).
Postpartum Dads (guidance for partners and families supporting a woman through postpartum depression)

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As a nonprofit and registered charity, we rely on funding from government, community grants, and private donations. Thank you for supporting us so we can continue offering support to new parents and families.