Postpartum Dads on the Radio

Here is a wonderful resource that is now posted on the PSI website. Please take the time to listen to the recording of the live Childhood Matters radio show recorded on Jan. 31st. Our two PSI Dads Coordinators, Will and David, and their guests presented this valuable hour.

Hosted by Dr. Will Courtenay, with guests David Klinker from postpartumdads.org, and PSI Member Lee Safran, MFT, marriage and family therapist.

Here's the link:
http://postpartum.net/resources/women-mothers/childhood-matters-radio-show-dads-as-postpartum-partners/

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.

PSI now has weekly info sessions for Dads, too!

Postpartum Support International has recently added a weekly informational phone forum for Dads. They continue to offer the weekly Wednesday chat for moms.
There is no need to register, the sessions are live and free, and the facilitators are licensed, mental-health professionals. This is a place where dads, partners, extended family members or other support people, and professionals can find some answers and support from an expert – and from other men. Dads will find honest and compassionate talk about the adjustment to parenthood, information about how fatherhood can affect you, and some helpful advice. Participation can be anonymous.

See this link for details. http://postpartum.net/info-sessions/

Melanie Blocker Stokes MOTHERS Act now scheduled for mark up in the House!

Susan Stone, immediate past president of Postpartum Support International, reports that the Melanie Blocker Stokes MOTHERS Act is scheduled for markup this Wednesday, March 4th, in the Energy & Commerce Committee. She has all the info on this very important legislation, a list of representatives who can be encouraged to support the bill and the numerous great organizations who join us in supporting the MOTHERS Act. Check it out at http://perinatalpro.com/blog/?p=129

Anne Dunnewold is Coming Tomorrow!

Just in the nick of time, I've learned that Anne Dunnewold, PhD, will be sharing her expertise here in Columbus tomorrow at the seminar: Women's Mental Health: Emotional Aspects of Reproduction Function


Anne is one of POEM's favorite experts, having authored our often -used Even June Cleaver Would Forget the Juice Box book, among other great reads.

Thank you to Maggie Hallet for sharing this with us!

Could Be Worse

Pregnancy is certainly a physically and emotionally challenging time for many of us humans.

But, wowsers - check out poor Phoebe in this cute story in yesterday's Columbus Dispatch: Elephant Baby on Board

Golf Outing!

Dads and golfers -
Plan to take the day off on May 13 and play some golf for POEM!

The first-ever POEM Golf Outing planning is under way. The outing will be held on Wednesday May 13, 2009 at Willow Run Golf Course. If you're interested in helping our POEM Dads with door prizes, donations or other planning assistance please email or call (614.315.8989) anytime.

More details to come soon...