Resources for Service Providers

Service providers who work with expectant families or families with young children are in a position to assist them in understanding PMD and direct them to community resources and support.

Resources for Families:

Click here to print the Peel Postpartum Mood Disorder Program tear-off to give to clients or to post in your office.

To access information about community supports and resources for families, check out our Community Resources link.

Peel Public Health (905-799-7700): for information and research regarding the use of anti-depressants during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Resources for Service Providers:

PMD Crisis Card with information specific to service providers.

The RNAO has developed a Best Practice Guideline for Interventions for Postpartum Depression which focuses on the confirmation, and treatment of mothers with depression in the first year postpartum

Postpartum Support International offers professional training programs, international conferences and resources for professionals.