Depression During and After Pregnancy [ Printer-friendly version -- PDF file, 200 Kb] What is depression? How common is depression during and after pregnancy
A compilation of online information about depression during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Focus is primarily on antidepressants and most links are to research-based information.
Light therapy as an alternative to medication during pregnancy. Background information, including projects ongoing or planned at Yale, Columbia, Pittsburgh, UC San Diego and Jefferson (Philadelphia).
Information resource for postpartum depression, depression in pregnancy, infertility, PMS, menopause, pregnancy loss and other reproductive mental health issues.
Doctors have always shied away from prescribing medications to pregnant women because of concerns about harming the fetus and a belief that pregnancy protected against depression