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Perinatal Mental Disorders

Perinatal Mental Disorders

One of our missions at Parenting Pod is to increase awareness of maternal health disorders, so that mothers and mothers-to-be know what to look for and to seek help when necessary.

Below you will find a series of posts by professionals on the various perinatal mood disorders.

We have also included the story of one mom’s struggle with postpartum depression.

Beyond Depression: Anxiety, Psychosis and Other Mental Disorders of Pregnancy and Postpartum

Perinatal Mental Disorders
Updated: January 19, 2022 / by Carla Brock, MD FRCPI PhD / in Categories Perinatal Mood Disorders

A summary of the most common perinatal mood disorders by Dr Calra Brock and Rachel Fink.

Paternal Postpartum Depression Guide

Paternal PPD
Updated: January 19, 2022 / by Lauren Keegan, Registered Psychologist / Reviewed: / in Categories Perinatal Mood Disorders

Did you know, if your partner is depressed after the birth of your baby, then there’s a 50% chance you will be too? [4] When … Read more

Moms With Low Support From Partner & Family – At Risk for Depression

Social Support
Updated: December 18, 2022 / by Jennifer Newson PhD / in Categories Perinatal Mental Disorders

Low level of social support is commonly cited as a risk factor for postpartum depression. For example, an early review by Michael O’hara and Annette … Read more

Postpartum Anxiety: What You Need to Know

Postpartum Anxiety
Updated: January 19, 2022 / by Krista Hillis Bsc Psychology & Neuroscience / Reviewed: / in Categories Perinatal Mood Disorders

About 13% of new mothers suffer from postpartum anxiety, yet most people are not aware of the symptoms and most cases are ignored.  In this … Read more

My Experience With Postpartum Depression

Postpartum Depression
Updated: December 7, 2022 / by Anonymous / in Categories Perinatal Mood Disorders

You think this is something that happens to others, that you are somehow immune. I became pregnant with my first child when I was 28, … Read more

Postpartum Psychosis: A Complete Guide

Psychosis
Updated: January 19, 2022 / by Kim Langdon, M.D. / in Categories Perinatal Mood Disorders

Most people have heard of the terms, “postpartum depression” and “anxiety.” In addition, most new health professionals have been specifically trained on how to properly … Read more

Postpartum Depression: What Every New Mom Needs to Know

Postpartum Depression
Updated: January 19, 2022 / by Krista Hillis Bsc Psychology & Neuroscience / Reviewed: / in Categories Perinatal Mood Disorders

One of the tragedies of postpartum depression (PPD) is that most women who suffer from this illness, do not realize what they are going through, … Read more

Postpartum OCD: Why We Need to Talk About It

OCD
Updated: January 19, 2022 / by Krista Hillis Bsc Psychology & Neuroscience / Reviewed: / in Categories Perinatal Mood Disorders

Everyone knows that new mother’s are susceptible to postpartum depression.  But did you know that postpartum OCD is also very common? Most people don’t, and that’s exactly … Read more

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