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Review
. 2018 Jan;47(1):75-83.
doi: 10.1016/j.jogn.2017.10.004. Epub 2017 Nov 20.

History and Purpose of Postpartum Support International

Wendy Newhouse Davis, Christena Raines, Pec Indman, Birdie Gunyon Meyer, Ann Smith
Review

History and Purpose of Postpartum Support International

Wendy Newhouse Davis et al. J Obstet Gynecol Neonatal Nurs. 2018 Jan.

Abstract

Postpartum Support International provides training for professionals and supports families who experience perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. The purpose of this article is to describe Postpartum Support International, which was founded in 1987 to increase awareness among public and professional communities about the emotional difficulties women experience during and after pregnancy. We recommend strategies with which health care professionals can support families, reduce stigma, and offer resources for treatment and support.

Keywords: Postpartum Support International; anxiety disorders; education; perinatal mental health; postpartum; pregnancy; resources; social stigma.

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