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Self care guides

Celebrating the Circle of Life : Coming Back to Balance and Harmony

A guide to emotional health in pregnancy and early motherhood for Aboriginal women and their families
Coping with Anxiety during Pregnancy and following the Birth.

A cognitive behaviour therapy-based self-management guide for women and health care providers.  
  1. Introduction
  2. Information for women
  3. What is CBT?
  4. Action
  5. Maintaining gains and relapse prevention
  6. Handouts for women
Coping with Depression During Pregnancy and Following the Birth

A cognitive behaviour therapy-based self-management guide for women.
  1. Introduction for health care providers
  2. Information for women
  3. Getting help
  4. Action
  5. Maintaining gains and relapse prevention
  6. Handouts for women
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Factsheets

SSRI USE During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
A guide to frequently asked questions when deciding to take SSRIs (antidepressants) during the perinatal period.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder in the Perinatal Period
Generalized Anxiety Disorder is one of the most common anxiety disorders experienced by women in pregnancy and postpartum.
Panic Disorder in the Perinatal Period
Anxiety disorders are the most common type of mental health problem.
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Practice guidelines

Best Practice Guidelines for Mental Health in the Perinatal Period

This is a manual for healthcare clinicians who care for women during their reproductive years. It describes best practices for the care of women with depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder and psychotic disorders, including postpartum psychosis during pregnancy or postpartum (up to one year) period.
Consensus Statement: Screening for Depression in the Perinatal Period
This document presents the evidence and process behind the BC recommendation to screen all women for depression at least twice during the perinatal period (once in the antenatal and once in the postpartum period).
Celebrating the Circle of Life : Coming Back to Balance and Harmony

A guide to emotional health in pregnancy and early motherhood for Aboriginal women and their families

Resources for professionals

Referral Form : BC Reproductive Mental Health Program

A Healthcare provider making a referral should download, print and fax to the BC Reproductive Mental Health Program when completed.  The Program does not accept online referrals. 

Please note, we are currently accepting referrals for the following:

  • Pregnancy 
  • Postpartum (up to one year postpartum)
  • Pre-pregnancy/Medication Consultation
  • PMS/PMDD (this is a one-time educational session)
Best Practice Guidelines for Mental Health in the Perinatal Period

This is a manual for healthcare clinicians who care for women during their reproductive years. It describes best practices for the care of women with depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder and psychotic disorders, including postpartum psychosis during pregnancy or postpartum (up to one year) period.
Healthy Connections - Family Services of Greater Vancouver

This program serves pregnant women and moms who have a history of trauma that may affect a mom’s ability to bond with her child. The purpose of the program is to help those moms repair attachment wounds. 
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Other resources

For Patients: What To Expect During your First Visit
At your first appointment, you will be seen by one of the program Psychiatrists. Our Psychiatrists are medical doctors specializing in the mental health of pregnant and postpartum women.
Referral Form : BC Reproductive Mental Health Program

A Healthcare provider making a referral should download, print and fax to the BC Reproductive Mental Health Program when completed.  The Program does not accept online referrals. 

Please note, we are currently accepting referrals for the following:

  • Pregnancy 
  • Postpartum (up to one year postpartum)
  • Pre-pregnancy/Medication Consultation
  • PMS/PMDD (this is a one-time educational session)
Pacific Post Partum Support Society

This society provides telephone support, weekly women's support groups, partner education sessions, community training and resource materials.

Podcast: Beyond Postpartum http://postpartum.org/podcast/

 
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