Perinatal Depression & Anxiety

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The journey through pregnancy and early motherhood is a transformative and deeply emotional experience. While it can be filled with moments of joy and anticipation, it can also be accompanied by unexpected challenges.

If you feel sad, stressed, or worried during pregnancy or throughout the first year after childbirth, you may have perinatal depression or anxiety. Perinatal depression affects many expectant and new mothers. We are here to help you understand your symptoms and feel better. You are never alone in this journey.

Do You Have Any of These Symptoms?

  • Irritability and anger
  • Feelings of hopelessness or guilt
  • Afraid to be alone with your baby
  • Thoughts that scare or disturb you
  • Pulling away from friends and family
  • Little interest or pleasure in activities
  • Not feeling connected to or concerned about your baby
  • Trouble concentrating, remembering or making decisions

If the symptoms do not go away within 2 weeks, you should see a doctor or a counselor for treatment. When you get the right treatment, you will feel better.

Did You Know?

  • 50-80% of new mothers experience the baby blues.
  • One in 10 fathers experience depression before or after the birth of their child.
  • One out of five women experiences depression or anxiety during or after pregnancy.
  • One out of every 1,000 women may have a serious condition called postpartum psychosis.
Depression or baby blues?
You are not to blame. It's not your fault.
What can you do to feel better?

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