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BABY BLUES CONNECTION was born in 1994 when Nola Cross, survivor of postpartum depression, banded together with Wendy Davis, PhD to begin a mom-to-mom support group and telephone support for postpartum families. In 1995 Wendy became the founding director of Baby Blues Connection and the organization grew as other women volunteered to do the tasks necessary to run the program.
In 1997, after developing a formal program combining volunteer training and mentoring, BBC created its first group of recovered moms, who were trained phone and group facilitators, to deliver our unique model of mom-to-mom support.
In 2003 Baby Blues Connection was granted nonprofit status and our first board of directors was created. In 2008 our 30-plus active volunteers recorded over 1,000 hours of donated time and BBC solidified its position in the community as the organization which provides free information and support to postpartum families struggling with depression and anxiety.
Moms Need Help
A mother may experience an array of confusing and frightening symptoms for which she is completely unprepared. She my find herself unable to sleep or eat, be subject to sudden panic attacks, or feel nothing toward the baby she had expected to enjoy. Often, mothers feel inadequate and guilty, afraid to admit their feelings, especially in an age where women are expected to be "super moms". This inability to ask for help only leads to further isolation and a deepening of their depression. Not only is it ok to ask for help, it is necessary. Learn how you can help a mom in need.
We Help Moms to...
- Talk to an understanding person who has gone through APD and PPD by calling our 24 - hour message line.
- Meet and share with other moms who are dealing with the same scary emotions and frustrations at our mom to mom support groups.
- Learn more about antepartum and postpartum disorders.
- Find out where to go for additional help and professional treatment services.
We are here to help
If you believe that you or someone you know has PPD or APD, there is hope. Contacting us can be the first step to feeling better. Learn more about APD and PPD.