Description: A Mother's Heart - Sacramento Regional Perinatal Mental Health Network - Supporting women and families affected by perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.
While many women feel some mild mood changes during pregnancy or after the birth of a child, fifteen to twenty percent of women feel worse symptoms of depression or anxiety. Please know that with help, you can feel better. This is not your fault—there is no reason not to ask for support. You are not alone.
If you have some of the symptoms listed below for two weeks or more during your pregnancy or within a year of your child's birth, please call the maternal support line above at (916) 681-2907 .
Please know that pregnancy and postpartum depression and anxiety symptoms are different for every woman—and so are the signs that indicate the need for treatment.