Immediate support for Postpartum Mood and Anxiety Disorders
For a physical health emergency, CALL 911
Beginning July 16th, 2022, CALL 988 for a mental health emergency
For support for Postpartum Mood and Anxiety disorders (PMADs), call the Postpartum Support International hotline (800) 944-4773
or HHS’ National Maternal Mental Health Hotline available 24/7 at (833) 852-6262 (1-833-TLC-MAMA)
PMADs are not only depression. They can present as anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and even psychosis.
The baby blues should only last for about 2 weeks after childbirth. If symptoms last longer than this or start later than 2 weeks after baby was born, please seek support now.
Symptoms of Postpartum Mood and Anxiety Disorders affect 1 in 5-7 birthing parents and 1 in 10 partners of birthing parents.
Help and support are available right now.
You are not alone. You are not to blame. With help, you will be well.