Wednesday, March 4, 2009

Online PPD assessment - it's a good thing, they say!

A new study in the March 13 issue of the Maternal Child Health Journal (pubmed link) has concluded that using the internet to screen for postpartum depression is "viable and feasible." Since quality and consistent screening for moms at doctor's appointments throughout pregnancy and postpartum doesn't look to be on the near horizon here in Ohio, the online assessment is a real alternative.

So, if something just doesn't feel right - click this link. It may help guide your next steps.

And POEM is here...every step of the way.

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