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What is Perinatal Distress?

Perinatal distress is any mental health challenge faced by the mother during the 1000 day period from conception till the toddler stage of the child. These challenges may range from anxiety, low mood to depression, even PTSD. In some cases with prior history, episodes of psychosis may occur. Fathers also may face similar challenges. These conditions are easily screened and are treatable.

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Types of Distress

A mother can face a wide range of mental health issues during pregnancy and the postpartum period. T...

Risk Factors for Perinatal Depression

A mother is in a vulnerable period during pregnancy and after child birth; her body shape and physio...

Prevalence of Maternal Distress

"A child is a blessing; every mother should enjoy the pregnancy and caring for the infant". But...

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Perinatal Distress Types

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A Primer for Healthcare Workers

Basic introduction for front line workers.

Maternal Mental Health in 7 Minutes

A brief non-clinical view of different MMH Challenges

Helping Her when she has PPD

All about post partum depression. How does the mother feel after birth and how to support her if she has PPD symptoms

Post Partum Depression

What if the Baby Blues dont lift and the low mood persists for weeks and months? How does a mother deal with this?

THE BENEFITS OF FOCUSING ON MATERNAL MENTAL HEALTH

By caring for the mother’s overall well-being, we can have a positive impact on the mother’s ability to care for her infant and the development of her child.