What is Maternal Mental Health?

What is Maternal Mental Health?

Amber Parden, MD What if the “happiest time of your life” doesn’t feel so happy? Well you’re not alone. While it may seem like everyone you know joyfully and effortlessly transitioned into motherhood, many women experience feelings of sadness or anxiety. In fact, mental health conditions are the most common complications of pregnancy and childbirth, […]

Mental Health Support for Moms

Mental Health Support for Moms

A new mother’s body and mind go through many changes during pregnancy and after baby (postpartum). Having a baby can be one of the happiest times in one’s life, but during pregnancy and postpartum many women may suffer from a medical condition called postpartum depression. 1 in 5 One in five new mothers experiences postpartum […]