What is postpartum depression?

5 Feeling very sad, anxious and overwhelmed
5 Crying alot or feeling helpless
5 Not caring for yourself (not eating, getting dressed or bathing)
5 No interest in your baby
5 Worrying too much about your baby
5 Confusion or trouble concentrating
5 Feeling that your baby would be better off without you
 
 
Pregnancy and Postpartum Partnership of Colorado
Pregnancy and Postpartum Partnership of Colorado (P3) was formed in 2002 to bring together agencies, programs and community providers in the state of Colorado to improve perinatal outcomes for women and their babies. P3 is a collaborative group of stakeholders dedicated to addressing the issue of postpartum depression in Colorado. Members bring diverse perspectives and experiences and have built valuable partnerships to improve the mental health of pregnant and postpartum women. Membership is open to anyone interested in advancing the mission. To learn more, visit www.p3colorado.info/.

You are not alone!

Depression is the most common complication of pregnancy.

Take the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale Test to find out if you have symptoms of Postpartum Depression.



If you have thoughts of hurting yourself or your baby, find help right away! Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

 


What are the baby blues?

Many women feel "blue" or sad during the first few weeks after giving birth
5 Tearfulness/Crying
5 Mood Swings
5 Being very sensitive
5 Lasts about a week or two
5 As many as 80% of new mothers have the baby blues


Resources:
Mental Health America of Colorado-Phone: 800-456-3249
Postpartum Depression Helpline-Phone: 800-944-4PPD
Kempe Postpartum Depression Intervention Program-Phone:303-864-5845
A Mother's Wings-Phone: 800-456-3249 X 305
Postpartum Depression Information
 



Healthy Baby Is Worth The Weight
A Healthy Baby is Worth the Weight: A video for expecting mothers
National Women's Health Week - May 9-15, 2010 - It's Your Time! The Woman Challenge - Join! - May 9 through July 3, 2010 - womenshealth.gov
Phone: (303) 692-2487
Email: Healthy Baby Campaign

Postal Mail Address:
Healthy Baby Campaign
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4300 Cherry Creek Drive South
Denver, CO 80246-1530

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