Pregnancy

Pregnancy itself can also bring emotional changes that are easy to dismiss as 'just hormones' or typical pregnancy-related changes. Prenatal anxiety, perinatal anxiety, and postpartum depression are real and treatable, and so are panic disorders that can intensify during this time. If something feels heavier than usual, it's better to talk to an expert. The transition into parenthood brings its own kind of pressure, and adjustment-related stress is common. Professional support can make it easier to move through.

Resources

• La Leche League: https://www.llli.org
• Massachusetts Child Psychiatry Access Program (MCPAP) for Moms: https://www.mcpapformoms.org
• MGH Center for Women's Mental Health: https://womensmentalhealth.org
• Mother to Baby: https://mothertobaby.org/mental-health
• NIH National Child and Maternal Health Education Program: https://www.nichd.nih.gov/mchep/initiatives/moms-mental-health-matters/find-help
• Postpartum Progress: https://postpartumprogress.com
• Postpartum Support International: https://www.postpartum.net
• Resolve the National Infertility Association: https://resolve.org