Women’s Mental Health
Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders
Perinatal mood disorders are one of the most common complications of pregnancy. In fact, it affects between 15-20% of women experience major mood episodes during this period. The treatment of these episodes is of great importance to both the mother and her baby.
Postpartum Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Approximately, ten percent of women experience post-traumatic stress symptoms following childbirth. These symptoms can present with nightmares, flashbacks, and persistent hypervigilance. However, these symptoms are very treatable.
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
Many women experience mild physical and emotional changes prior to their period, but some women experience a more severe symptoms that significant impact their quality of life.
Resources
More Information: Postpartum Support International
Support: NorthShore University Health System Mom’s Line (866-364-MOMS), Beyond the Baby Blues Support Groups, and Postpartum Depression Illinois Alliance
Workbooks: Pregnancy and Postpartum Anxiety Workbook
Medication Use In Pregnancy: Mother to Baby and the Massachusetts General Hospital Women’s Mental Health Blog
Medications and Breastfeeding: Infant Risk and LactMed