Post Partum Depression Video

Here is a link to a video about post partum depression from Kathleen Kendall-Tackett's website.  Please take the time to watch it.  If you are concerned about how you are feeling emotionally, don't discount your feelings.  Being a new mother is a major life changing event!  Not only that, if you had a difficult or traumatic delivery, or if it just didn't go the way you had dreamed, that can also add to the emotional struggles a new mother has.  


New mothers are often so busy, that they don't take time to take care of themselves.  We know that it is very important that a mother be emotionally engaged and available for her baby--not just taking care of physical needs.  So, if you have any concern about  feeling depressed, don't delay calling your OB/Gyne or other health care giver.  If you are having irrational thoughts of wanting to hurt yourself or your baby, call 911 right away.  Get the help you need.


Crisis Hotline for post partum depression:  1-866-364-6667

Post Partum Depression Video

Breastfeeding Resources

Compiled by Kathleen L. Gale RN, CLS
773-501-4238

Here are some resources that may be of help to you!

Latch Video

< http://www.ameda.com/breastfeeding/started/latch_on.aspx>

Latch Video

< http://redir.ameda.donet.com/breastfeeding/>
as well as lots of information on different positions, breast-feeding stages, dad’s involvement.

Hands on Pumping http://newborns.stanford.edu/Breastfeeding/MaxProduction.html

Newborn care

<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/infantandnewborncare.html>

The American Academy of Pediatrics http://www.aap.org/healthtopics/breastfeeding.cfm

Reflux / GERD

<http://www.cdhnf.org/wmspage.cfm?parm1=43>

Car Safety Seats

< http://www.aap.org/family/carseatguide.htm>

Your Baby’s Physical Development <http://www.aap.org/family/2004PAFBrochure.pdf>

Post partum Depression
<http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/women/pregnancy/ppd/general/379.html>

Crisis Hotline for post partum depression 1.866.364(.MOMS 866.364.6667).

Laleche League International

<http://www.llli.org/Web/Illinois.html>

Breast feeding and parenting

< http://kellymom.com/>

Breastfeeding after Reduction (or other breast surgeries) http://www.bfar.org/faq.shtml

Looking at Your Newborn—What’s Normal? http://kidshealth.org/parent/pregnancy_newborn/pregnancy/newborn_variations.html
Breastfeedingonline.com

Compounding Pharmacies: (for APNO ointment-all purpose nipple ointment)
Parkway Drugs 2342 N. Clark St., Chicago 773-549-2720
Ballin Pharmacy 3330 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago 773-348-0027

Sacral Cranial Therapy for Infants:
Dr. Sean Mannin of "Well Adjusted World" in Oak Park, IL

Physicians that do clipping for “Tongue Tie” at Children’s Memorial Hospital
Dr. Marletta Reynolds 773-880-4292
Dr. Brant Giessler 847-390-0330

copyright, K.Gale, 2009