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AAMFT Consumer Update on Postpartum Depression (http://www.aamft.
org/families/Consumer_Updates/Postpartum_Depression.asp)
Although a new baby often brings much joy to its family, postpartum depression is a challenge that
many new moms face. This update provides some important information for women who think that
they may be experiencing a postpartum mood disorder.
Baby Center (http://www.babycenter.com/)
This web-site provides extensive information about pregnancy and parenting in early childhood. It
also provides user forums for connecting on-line with other new parents.
Becoming a Father: The First Two Years (http://fcs.tamu.
edu/families/parenting/fathering/fathering_pdf/new_fathers.pdf)
This brief document, from Texas A & M University, presents an accessible review of some of the
existing research about how men transition into the early years of fatherhood.
KidsHealth Information for Parents (http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/)
This web-site includes a number of articles to help parents learn about child development and
positive parenting practices.
Medline Plus Information about Adoption (http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/adoption.html)
Medline Plus provides an extensive list of information and resources about adoption and adoptive
families.
Questions to Ask as You Consider Parenthood: A Couples’ Guide (http://edis.ifas.ufl.
edu/FY928)
The University of Florida Extension office developed this article that includes a number of important
questions for couples to consider as they decide whether they are ready to become parents.
org/families/Consumer_Updates/Postpartum_Depression.asp)
Although a new baby often brings much joy to its family, postpartum depression is a challenge that
many new moms face. This update provides some important information for women who think that
they may be experiencing a postpartum mood disorder.
Baby Center (http://www.babycenter.com/)
This web-site provides extensive information about pregnancy and parenting in early childhood. It
also provides user forums for connecting on-line with other new parents.
Becoming a Father: The First Two Years (http://fcs.tamu.
edu/families/parenting/fathering/fathering_pdf/new_fathers.pdf)
This brief document, from Texas A & M University, presents an accessible review of some of the
existing research about how men transition into the early years of fatherhood.
KidsHealth Information for Parents (http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/)
This web-site includes a number of articles to help parents learn about child development and
positive parenting practices.
Medline Plus Information about Adoption (http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/adoption.html)
Medline Plus provides an extensive list of information and resources about adoption and adoptive
families.
Questions to Ask as You Consider Parenthood: A Couples’ Guide (http://edis.ifas.ufl.
edu/FY928)
The University of Florida Extension office developed this article that includes a number of important
questions for couples to consider as they decide whether they are ready to become parents.
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