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Peel Postpartum Family Support Line
Are you feeling?
Isolated...Sad...Alone...Guilty....Depressed...Angry... Confused... Frustrated?
Do you find yourself saying?...
"I don't feel a bond with my baby?"
"I feel so sad, when I am supposed to be happy?"
"All I do is give and no one is taking care of me"
"When will my partner be back to normal?"
You are not alone. Caring non-judgmental support is available in English,Hindi,Urdu, Punjabi,Spanish,Portuguese, Mandarin and Cantonese: Monday to Friday 10 am to 10 pm by calling:
905-459-8441
The support line is staffed by trained volunteers who can provide caring, emotional support to women and their families during the prenatal and postpartum period. Outbound support calls can be provided for those who need ongoing support. Self refer or service providers can refer with consent.
If you need to speak to a Public Health Nurse call Region of Peel, Public Health at 905-799-7700 Monday to Friday between
8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Caledon residents call free of charge at 905-584-2216.
You can also e-mail peelhealth@peelregion.ca
Outside of these hours, contact Telehealth Ontario at
1-866-797-0000.
If you are in crisis call 911, go to your nearest hospital emergency department or Call Peel Crisis Services if you live in the Region of Peel at 905-278-9036
The Symptoms of Postpartum Depression & Anxiety (In Plain Mama English) Nov 15, 2009 Post from Postpartum Progress
Facts about PMD
Recognizing PMD
Risk factors
Treatment Options
Fact sheets
PMD Symptom Checklist
Community Resources
Resources for families
5 Things Dads Can Do to Understand & Help with Postpartum Depression
Dec.09 PBS, This Emotional Life
Fathers Talk About Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders
You Tube Video Dec.09
Watch the video of 3 families courageously sharing their experience with PMD at the Unmasking Postpartum Depression Conference Oct. 2009 Regina SK (note: scroll down to the bottom of the page)
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