Postpartum Depression Resource Guide
Finding sensitive mental health care that is respectful of breastfeeding is important for a mom suffering from PPD. Weaning is rarely necessary, even if medications are. Following are links, information, and local resources.
- Information on Antidepressant Usage During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding and Non-Drug Treatment from Infant Risk Center
- Depression links from Breastfeeding Made Simple’s website by Nancy Mohrbacher, IBCLC, FILCA, and Dr. Kathleen Kendall-Tackett
- The Hidden Feelings of Motherhood: Coping with Stress, Depression, and Burnout by Dr. Kathleen Kendall-Tackett (book)
- Traumatic Birth:
- Nighttime Breastfeeding and Maternal Mental Health (from Lamaze International’s Science and Sensibility Blog)
- Tips for Getting More Sleep & Protecting Your Milks Supply During PPD (from Postpartum Progress Blog)
- Weaning and the Blues (Breastfeed Chicago blog post – 1/19/2014)
- 10% of women will experience a postpartum thyroid disorder, which may manifest as a mood disorder. It may be worthwhile to discuss a thyroid screening with your doctor, especially if you have a family history of thyroid disorder.
Local PPD Referrals, Programs, and Hotlines
Email us for additions and updates: [email protected] There is no charge for this listing.
- We maintain a directory of breastfeeding-friendly therapists and providers area moms have recommended in our Facebook group’s files. However, there are several Chicago-area mental healthcare providers that have specific expertise working with breastfeeding women: Peggy Healy, LCSW, IBCLC, Joy Davy, MS, LCPC, NCC (retired, LLLL), Jen Underwood, LCSW and Sarah Cline, LCSW. Local psychologists and Dr. Mirjam Quinn and Dr. Sarah Allen have also worked with Breastfeed Chicago.
- Healthcare Alternative Systems (H.A.S.)
*English and Spanish* serving regardless of ability to pay
2 locations in Chicago and also west-suburban Westchester
- The Haven Group (Individual Counseling and Support Groups)
- Alexian Brothers Postpartum Depression Program, Arlington Heights, IL
847-957-7473
- North Shore University Health Systems, MOMsline, 24hr crisis hotline
1-866-364-MOMS (6667) - Loyola Hospital Postpartum Depression Program, Maywood, IL
708-216-3750 - UIC Women’s Mental Health Clinic
- Community HealthNetCommunity HealthNet, Gary, IN
PPD Support Groups
- Beyond the Baby Blues
2956 Central Street
Evanston, IL 60201
Wednesdays from 12:30-2pm and always includes a healthy lunch
[email protected]
847-864-7957
- Moms United PPD Group
Meets the first Tuesday of every month at 11am-12pm
Fantus Health Center, 4th floor conference room
1901 W Harrison Chicago IL 60612
group is free and babies up to 12 months are welcome, call 312-864-6063 to enroll
- P.A.S.T. Postpartum Adjustment Support Team
Free support group the first and third Tuesday of the month
10am-11am at Advocate Christ Conference Center, 9400 S. Kilbourn Rm 0614, Oak Lawn IL 60453 (entrance off Kilbourn Ave, next to Imaging Center) Free parking, Infants welcome. 708-684-1333
- Mercy Hospital’s Postpartum Depression Support Group
Monthly PPD support group session in English and Spanish.
The English speaking group meets on the first Thursday of every month from 6:30pm to 7:30pm.
The Spanish speaking group meets on the third Thursday of every month from 6:30pm to 7:30pm.
No fee. To register, call 312-567-5463 - Hinsdale Hospital: Postpartum Support Group meets weekly on Tuesdays from 1:30-3pm. Please call 630-856-4390 before attending for the first time. It is facilitated by a licensed clinical social worker. Babies and children under 5 are welcome. Open to both pregnant and postpartum women who are dealing with symptoms of depression and/or anxiety. The address is 120 N. Oak St. Hinsdale IL 60521.
*** Local resource list compiled by Jennifer Adams, Breastfeed Chicago Board Secretary, with contributions from Tricia Zillweger Kuehn, Breastfeed Chicago Group Moderator and Elise Fulara, Breastfeed Chicago Board Member***
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