[Our doula] was amazing and supportive. Not sure how I would have managed without her help. She only came twice a week but knowing she was coming gave me sanity. She was so helpful at answering my questions that came up and helping with [our son] who was colickyish.
Postpartum Mood Disorders
Kathleen Kendall-Tackett is a great resource on evidence-based information on breastfeeding and perinatal mood disorders. Here's a few fact sheets (download below) - or visit her website at http://uppitysciencechick.com/.
Chicago area resources from the Jennifer Mudd Houghtaling Postpartum Depression Foundation are listed here.
Postpartum Progress is the most widely read blog on perinatal mood disorders. It is full of sound, evidence-based resources for those experiencing PMDs and their family members.
