Pregnancy, Postpartum, and Reproductive Mental Health, Psychotherapy, Consultation, and Training


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Beijing and Shanghai, December 2009
Pec brings Postpartum Support International to China.
Presentations to over 500 health care providers on prenatal and postpartum illnesses. More Pictures Here
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1475 Saratoga Ave. #140

San Jose, CA. 95129

408-255-1730

pec@beyondtheblues.com

by appointment

Preview Postpartum Support International’s newly released DVD!  It includes Pec Indman EdD, MFT, Birdie Meyer RN, MA, and Caroline Little Cribari MD, PhD.  This DVD tells the stories of four new moms and their struggle to wellness.   Also, you can see the “Fathers Respond” on the Postpartum Dads page.Postpartum_Dads.htmlPostpartum_Dads.htmlshapeimage_2_link_0

Produced with a generous donation from  musician Wade Bowen and marketed through a grant from www.jennyslight.org

Dr. Pec Indman is a internationally recognized expert in the field of mental health related to pregnancy and postpartum.  She works with clients experiencing fertility challenges, pregnancy loss, depression and anxiety during pregnancy or postpartum.  She has a private psychotherapy (counseling) practice in San Jose specializing in treatment of depression, anxiety and mood disorders that occur when women are:

Pregnant or during the prenatal stage
Postpartum-the first year after the baby is born
While planning a pregnancy or attempting to become pregnant 
Faced with fertility challenges
Grieving a loss during pregnancy or soon after
Dealing with a premature or ill baby

Dr. Indman is the Chairperson of the Education and Training Committee of Postpartum Support International (www.postpartum.net) and speaks all over the world.  As an invited participant, she contributes to several federally funded programs on the topic of pregnancy and postpartum mood disorders.  

She is the co-author of the award-winning book, Beyond the Blues, A Guide To Understanding and Treating Prenatal and Postpartum Depression.













This site was created to educate you about Prenatal and Postpartum Depression, common, but devastating illnesses. 

Remember this:
Education is power, which will lead you to the right kind of treatment. 

Treatment works; depression and anxiety in pregnancy and postpartum are VERY TREATABLE. 
No one deserves to suffer.










 











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Pec’ s Bio
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What is Postpartum 
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Perinatal Medical UpdatesPerinatal_Depression_Anxiety_Medical_Updates.htmlPerinatal_Depression_Anxiety_Medical_Updates.htmlshapeimage_11_link_0shapeimage_11_link_1
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Prenatal and Postpartum Moods
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Beyond The Blues
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Postpartum 
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Perinatal  Training
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Feedback Pec’s
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What is Postpartum 
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Prenatal and Postpartum Moods
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Beyond The Blues
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Postpartum 
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Perinatal  Training
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