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    Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders: What Are They?

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    This document defines and describes perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs), which can significantly impact a mother's well-being and functioning during pregnancy or within the first year after giving birth. The most common PMADs are depression and anxiety disorders, with a variety of symptoms listed. Risk factors that can increase the chances of developing a PMAD are also outlined. Seeking help from a healthcare provider is recommended for any concerning mental health symptoms.

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    This document defines and describes perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs), which can significantly impact a mother's well-being and functioning during pregnancy or within the first year after giving birth. The most common PMADs are depression and anxiety disorders, with a variety of symptoms listed. Risk factors that can increase the chances of developing a PMAD are also outlined. Seeking help from a healthcare provider is recommended for any concerning mental health symptoms.

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    This document defines and describes perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs), which can significantly impact a mother's well-being and functioning during pregnancy or within the first year after giving birth. The most common PMADs are depression and anxiety disorders, with a variety of symptoms listed. Risk factors that can increase the chances of developing a PMAD are also outlined. Seeking help from a healthcare provider is recommended for any concerning mental health symptoms.

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    Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders

    What are they?


    Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs) include a range of disorders that can significantly impact a mother’s life
    and get in the way of her daily functioning. The signs and symptoms of a PMAD can differ for every woman and may begin
    during pregnancy or within the first year postpartum. The most common PMADs are depression or anxiety disorders.

    Prenatal and Postpartum Depressive Disorders Prenatal and Postpartum Anxiety Disorders

    Symptoms might include: Symptoms might include:

    • Feeling of sadness, frequent crying, or weepiness • Constant worry

    • Lack of interest in the baby or trouble feeling • Feeling like something bad is going to happen
    connected to the baby
    • Racing thoughts
    • Sleep and appetite disturbances
    • Sleep or appetite disturbances
    • Feelings of anger or irritability
    • Inability to sit still
    • Feelings of guilt, shame, or hopelessness
    • Physical symptoms like dizziness, hot flashes,
    • Loss of pleasure from activities usually found and nausea
    enjoyable

    • Possible thoughts of harming yourself or the baby

    If you are experiencing any of the above symptoms or are at all concerned about your mental health, reach out to your health
    care provider or a mental health specialist ASAP. They will work with you to find the right providers to create a treatment plan.

    Sources: www.postpartum.net, www.cdc.gov 1


    Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorder Risk Factors There are a variety of other PMADs including Postpartum Panic Disorder,
    Postpartum Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Postpartum Post Traumatic
    There are a variety of risk factors that can put you at an increased risk of
    Stress Disorder, Bipolar Mood Disorders, and Postpartum Psychosis. Talk
    a PMAD. If you have any of the risk factors below, discuss them with your
    with your provider if you are at all concerned about your mental health.
    provider so you can work together to make a care plan. Some risk factors
    include:

    • A personal or family history of PMADs If you need assistance in finding resources near you, contact Postpartum
    Support International at 800-944-4773.
    • A personal or family history of depression, anxiety, or other mental
    health disorders If you are in crisis call your local emergency number or the National Suicide
    Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
    • A personal history of significant reactions to hormonal changes such as
    Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder or PMS

    • Life stress including financial or marital stress

    • Complications in pregnancy, birth, or breastfeeding

    • Major recent life event such as loss, relocation, or job loss

    • Fertility challenges

    • Challenging labor and birth circumstances including mothers whose


    infants are in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and mothers of multiples

    • Medical conditions including a thyroid imbalance and any form of


    diabetes

    Sources: www.postpartum.net, www.cdc.gov 2

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