Postpartum / Perinatal Mood Disorders

Pregnancy and new motherhood are unique experiences for each woman and can create many different feelings. Emotions can range from excited and joyful to teary, anxious and sad. About 80% of new mothers may feel stressed or weepy. Most often these feelings are mild and pass quickly, but sometimes they become more serious. It’s important to know the difference, and get help when it is needed.

A baby’s physical and emotional growths are responsive to a healthy mother/ baby relationship and waiting too long to receive treatment can have long lasting effects. Treatment may include counseling, safe medication and support groups. Whether symptoms are mild or severe help is available and women do recover.