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- CDC Activities: Improving Maternal Mental Health Care
Depression among women Depression during and after pregnancy can result in negative outcomes for pregnant and postpartum women and their babies Professional and clinical organizations recommend that all adults, including pregnant and postpartum women, be screened for depression However, a CDC study shows that health care providers are missing opportunities to ask pregnant and postpartum
- Depression Resources | Reproductive Health | CDC
Learn about stories from women who experienced postpartum depression, from the Office of Women's Health Moms' Mental Health Matters This initiative is designed to provide education about who is at risk for depression and anxiety during and after pregnancy This campaign offers information about the signs of these problems, and how to get help
- Symptoms of Depression Among Women | Reproductive Health | CDC
Symptoms of Depression Among Women Key points Depression among women is common and treatable If you think you have depression or postpartum depression, seek treatment from your health care provider as soon as possible
- Depression Treatment | Reproductive Health | CDC
Talking to your health care provider If you think you may be depressed, the first step to seeking treatment is to talk to your health care provider Remember that depression is not your fault By asking for support, you are helping yourself and your family If you think you may be depressed, talk to your health care provider
- Timing of Postpartum Depressive Symptoms
Examination of characteristics associated with depression or depressive symptoms in the later postpartum period is important because more than 60% of pregnancy-related deaths due to mental health conditions occur 43 to 365 days postpartum (14)
- Postpartum Depression | Breastfeeding special circumstances | CDC
Mothers with postpartum depression (following childbirth) can usually continue to breastfeed Health care providers should work with mothers experiencing postpartum depression to ensure they receive appropriate treatment, support, and safe medications while breastfeeding
- Postpartum Depressive Symptoms and Screening Opportunities at Health . . .
Routine screening for postpartum depression at well-child visits and postpartum home visitations may improve identification of women with PDS and, if used in conjunction with accessible care options, increase access to treatment
- CDC s Division of Reproductive Health works to improve mental health . . .
Many women of reproductive age experience poor mental health This fact sheet describes how CDC’s Division of Reproductive Health works to improve the mental health of women of reproductive age through surveillance and research It describes important findings on rates of treatment and diagnosis, risk factors for poor mental health, outcomes for women and infants, and more
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