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Understanding PMAD
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
Understanding PMAD Brochure
Want to learn more? Read our brochure or check out Tips & Info From Our Experts below.
Tips & Info From Our Experts
After PMAD: Finding Time for Your Relationship
Perinatal mood and anxiety disorder can make balancing relationship and parenting roles feel impossible. These tips from Dr. Lesley Hetterscheidt can help couples navigate the stresses of parenting together and get their relationship back on...
After PMAD: When You Just Aren’t Communicating
Dr. Lesley Hetterscheidt shares tips on how couples can work on re-connecting and rebuilding their relationship after a perinatal mood and anxiety disorder (PMAD)
After PMAD: Reclaiming Your Intimacy
Many couples have a hard time talking about intimacy, but it is a vital part of a relationship and an important topic for discussion. Dr. Lesley Hetterscheidt offers couples tips on how to connect and communicate more effectively.
Dealing with Unsolicited Baby Advice: Tips for New Parents
Advice. Sometimes it is just what a new parent needs. Other times, the last thing you want. Amanda Hartman, LMSW, offers strategies to help new parents deal with unsolicited advice
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