Postpartum Depression & Anxiety
perinatal mood & anxiety disorders
A happy time filled with excitement and joy–that’s what many of us envision when someone is having a baby. However, for many parents, this is not a reality.
Depression or anxiety during or after pregnancy is an illness best described as a perinatal mood or anxiety disorder (PMAD) and is as real as any other medical condition, like cancer, a broken leg or diabetes. Without help there can be serious consequences.
Want to learn more? Download a copy of our PMAD Insights magazine below, or check out our PMAD Resources in the green bar above.
Nearly 1 out of every 5 women — experience some form of PMAD during pregnancy or after having a baby. And up to 10% of fathers experience paternal depression or anxiety.
PMAD encompasses mood and anxiety disorders from pregnancy until two years after a baby is born and includes depression, anxiety, psychosis, bipolar disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
PMAD is the most common complication of childbirth. If it goes untreated, there can be serious complications for moms, babies and families including:
- Disruption in mother-baby bonding
- Interruption in the infant’s development
- Family and relationship conflicts
- In serious cases, can lead to suicide or infanticide
PMAD Insights Magazine
Want to learn more? Download a copy of our PMAD Insights magazine below, or check out our PMAD Resources in the green bar above.
Tips & Info From Our Experts
Improving Maternal Health for Black Women
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May is Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders Awareness Month in Michigan
Historically known as Postpartum Depression, Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMAD) affect over 23,000 Michigan families annually. Learn more about PMAD in order to better support our children and families.
How Pine Rest Can Help
For immediate help, call our Contact Center at 800.678.5500. To schedule a new outpatient appointment, call 866.852.4001.
