Ann became interested
in perinatal mood disorder after suffering severe anxiety and depression after her 2nd and 3rd children before much was known about good treatment.
CTBC was proud to spotlight Pregnancy and Postpartum Health Alliance of Texas, an area organization dedicated to increasing support for families struggling
with perinatal mood disorders in Central Texas.
In addition to her doula work, Courtney is the Director of Postpartum Education and Support, a Triangle - area nonprofit serving women and their families
experiencing perinatal mood disorders.
I have been providing treatment for pregnancy, pregnancy loss, birth trauma, and
other perinatal mood disorders since I opened my private practice in 2005.
PSI offers a social support network of trained volunteers around the world and has a toll - free helpline at 800 -944-4PPD (English & Spanish) for anyone seeking support
for perinatal mood disorders.
We are beginning an initiative, requested by our dear friend and President's Advisory Committee member George Parnham, JD, to train law enforcement and lawyers in
perinatal mood disorders as well as to instruct expert witnesses about testifying when needed.
This support society provides one - on - one telephone support to dads and families suffering
from perinatal mood disorders including postpartum depression.
We love having as members all the folks from Repro Psych Group who add another dimension to the» leading organization focused
on perinatal mood disorders» as the media now refers to us.
Organizations or groups that organize a local Climb with their members: You will receive 75 % (after administration fees) of the money they raise for an approved project
involving perinatal mood disorders.
However, its additional aim is help mothers and to bring awareness to
various perinatal mood disorders, including prenatal depression, postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, and postpartum psychosis.
Local, regional, national and international consumer media outlets have sought out the Day Hospital staff for their expertise on postpartum depression and other
perinatal mood disorder issues.
My birth and postpartum experience revealed a lack of support and candor
surrounding perinatal mood disorders, when birth doesn't go the way you expected and the challenges of becoming a parent.
Ann Smith, CNM, is a former PSI Board member, PSI Presidents Advisory Council member, nurse - midwife, PSI Support Coordinator in New York City, PPD survivor, lecturer
on perinatal mood disorders to health professionals, a facilitator on PSI Chat with an Expert forum, and led a postpartum depression support group in New York for many years.
In addition, the Day Hospital is a site for several past and ongoing National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) funded research projects
involving perinatal mood disorders, perinatal loss, and comparative treatment approaches with postpartum women.
There is also something called Postpartum Adjustment Disorder (or Postpartum Stress Syndrome), which is a grey area that fits between just regular «motherhood is tough» and a
mild perinatal mood disorder.
I specialize in women's issues
including perinatal mood disorders (depression, anxiety, adjustment, birth trauma) and also work with children / teens struggling with peer relationships, self - esteem, body image, academics and family issues.
Specializes in both trauma and
perinatal mood disorders.
Any mood disorder that occurs in the first year of a baby's life is considered to be
a perinatal mood disorder.
Psychotherapist, specializing in
perinatal mood disorders and birth trauma.
If the mood disorder goes undiagnosed or untreated during the first year of life, it is still
a perinatal mood disorder.
Approximately 15 - 20 % of new mothers will experience
a perinatal mood disorder.
Any woman can develop
a perinatal mood disorder; however, here are some risk factors to be aware of:
• Personal or Family history of Depression or Anxiety • History of severe PMS or PMDD • Chronic Pain or Illness • Fertility Treatments • Miscarriage • Traumatic or Stressful Pregnancy or Birthing Experience • Abrupt Discontinuation of Breastfeeding • Substance Abuse Knowing the signs and symptoms of
a perinatal mood disorder such as Postpartum Depression (PPD) or Anxiety are very important in order to get the appropriate help.
Seeing a need for professional, unbiased complete support for the new family Monique expanded her practice to include partnerships with social workers with a special interest in
perinatal mood disorders.
Ten times each year, you will have access to Resource Modules on the topics that most impact your practice, like low milk supply, babies with special challenges, and
perinatal mood disorders.
Oftentimes when we think of
perinatal mood disorders, we think of sadness, despair, and hopelessness.
So that's just a big overview of
perinatal mood disorders.
Session 2 — April 11, 2018 Susan Benjamin Feingold, PsyD Legal Issues and Advocacy in
perinatal mood disorders: PA 100 - 0574, an Illinois Ground - Breaking Law
We are a busy organization on the move with many new projects in the works which, we hope, will improve the lives of women and families suffering with
perinatal mood disorders.
Every perinatal mood disorder, no matter how strong the symptoms are, is temporary and treatable.