Maternal Mental Health

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Maternal mental health, also known as perinatal mental health, refers to a mother’s overall emotional, social, and mental well-being, both during and after pregnancy.

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Resources

  • Massachusetts General Hospital Center for Women’s Mental Health: https://womensmentalhealth.org
  • Exercise during pregnancy and the postpartum period. Intl J Gynecol & Obste. 1994 Apr;45(1):65-70. Wiley; 1994 Apr. DOI: 10.1016/0020-7292(94)90773-0.
  • Find a therapist near you.
  • Information about mood symptoms and medications.