Perinatal Resources

HELPFUL BOOKS AND WEBSITES

“Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts: A Healing Guide to the Secret Fears of New Mothers” Written by Karen Kleiman. An easy read. Supportive. Great resource.

“The Postpartum Partner: Practical Solutions for Living with Postpartum Depression” Written by Karen Kleiman. This is an easy read and will give partners some ideas of ways to help and what to say.

“Moods in Motion: A Coloring and Healing Book for Postpartum Moms” Written by Karen Kleiman. A coloring book for mothers. Very soothing. Beautiful pictures.

Postpartum Stress Center – www.postpartumstress.com – This is Karen Kleiman’s center. She is one of the leaders in the treatment of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. Great resources and support on this website.

Postpartum Support International – www.postpartum.net – This website is full of thorough information and resources. They have a “chat with an expert for dad” tab on their website for fathers/ partners. Their “warmline” is for anyone needing to get basic information and support. 1-800-944-4773

Infant Risk Center – www.infantrisk.com – Website and phone line to get the current research about medication during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Mother to Baby – www.mothertobaby.org – Information regarding medications during pregnancy and while breastfeeding.

Kelly Mom – www.kellymom.com – Excellent breastfeeding/ pumping advice and support.

New Jersey Maternal and Child Health –  www.nj.gov – New Jersey information for families

Central Jersey Family Health Consortium –  www.cjfhc.org – New Jersey resources for families

Princeton Health Care – Several free classes and groups regarding breastfeeding, motherhood, etc. www.princetonhcs.org. Search under “Community Events” page.