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Annotation: This brochure, which is geared toward mothers experiencing pregnancy or postpartum mood or anxiety disorders, provides questions for mothers and families to determine whether a mother needs help. Information about Postpartum Support International and the services it offers is provided, and a membership and donor form is included. It is available in English and Spanish.

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Keywords: Consumer education materials, Disorders, Family support, Parents, Mothers, Postpartum depression, Spanish language materials

Annotation: This guide for new mothers addresses postpartum health and wellness during the first year after childbirth. Topics include sleep strategies for mother and baby, dental health guidance, physical activity recommendations, planning for future pregnancies, and nutrition and healthy eating with specific guidance on important nutrients like iron, calcium, folic acid, and fiber. Culturally-informed recipes such as Golden Milk and Chinese Rice Soup are included. The guide also provides practical advice on managing common postpartum challenges such as breastfeeding difficulties, sleep deprivation, low energy, and symptoms of depression that may require seeking help. The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale screening tool is included. Additional resources for mental health support, nutrition education, breastfeeding assistance, domestic violence help, and substance abuse treatment are located on the final pages.

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Keywords: Breastfeeding, California, Infant health, Maternal health, Mental health, Nutrition, Physical activity, Postpartum Depression, Postpartum care

Annotation: This website addresses moms-to-be and new mothers concerning depression and anxiety that occur during pregnancy or anytime during the first year after birth, which are presented as serious medical conditions abd not merely "baby blues." The site defines these conditions and lists common signs and symptoms such as feeling foggy, being unusually irritable, or having scary, upsetting thoughts. It details risk factors (e.g., history of depression, difficult birth, financial problems, lack of support), explains the importance of early treatment for the mother and family, and describes treatment options like counseling and medication. Additionally, the site suggests ways women can support their well-being in addition to treatment, such as connecting with other moms, resting when the baby rests, and asking for help. This resource is available in both English and Spanish.

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Keywords: Anxiety, Maternal health, Mental health, Postpartum care, postpartum depression

Annotation: This web page from the Utah Office of Maternal and Child Health focuses on Maternal Mental Health, explaining that depression and anxiety are the most common complications of childbirth, with 1 in 8 Utah women affected by postpartum depression. It describes how perinatal mental health encompasses conditions such depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, and psychosis that can occur anytime during pregnancy through one year postpartum. The site lists common signs of these conditions, such as feeling angry or irritable, experiencing scary thoughts, and feeling immense sadness, and identifies risk factors like complicated pregnancy, traumatic birth, and experiences of racism and discrimination. Emphasizing that mood disorders are treatable, the site provides help via the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline and offers a free, downloadable maternal mental health resource available in multiple languages, including English and Spanish, in addition to listing the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline and a link to the Maternal Mental Health Referral Network.

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Keywords: Anxiety, Behavioral medicine, Depression, Maternal health, Mental health, Postpartum depression, Postpartum psychosis, Pregnancy, Therapeutics

Annotation: This website describes the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline (1-833-TLC-MAMA), a free, confidential resource available 24/7 to pregnant women and new parents, as well as their partners and family. The Hotline, accessible by text or call, provides support for individuals feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or exhibiting common signs of postpartum depression, such as feeling sad, having trouble focusing, or changes in eating/sleeping. Trained professional counselors (who may be licensed health care professionals, certified educators, or specialists) listen to what users are going through, connect them with local support groups and organizations, and refer them to other health care professionals if more care is needed. While the service is available in English and Spanish, interpreters can also support over 60 additional languages, including Arabic, Creole, French, German, Italian, Hebrew, Hmong, Mandarin, Polish, Portuguese, Tagalog, and Vietnamese.

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Keywords: Anxiety, Depression, Hotlines, Maternal health, Mental health, Postpartum care, Postpartum depression, Prental care, Telehealth

Annotation: This website for pregnant and new mothers provides guidance on recognizing and healing from postpartum depression. It describes symptoms of the condition, such as feeling anxious or disconnected from one's baby, and highlights access to 24/7 confidential support services. The site features a collection of videos where mothers with postpartum depression share their personal journeys and discuss the support systems that aided their recovery. Additional resources include a detailed fact sheet and tips for supporting others, and the site offers language assistance in Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Haitian Creole, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Persian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog, and Vietnamese

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Keywords: Anxiety, Non English language materials, Patient Education, Postpartum depression

Annotation: This guide for women with postpartum depression defines the condition and describes signs and symptoms that indicate a need for support. It outlines strategies for establishing home and community support networks and offers information on professional treatment options and self-care practices to facilitate recovery.

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Keywords: Family support, Patient education, Postpartum depression

Annotation: This website describes nurtur, a digital health platform that uses artificial intelligence to predict and prevent postpartum depression in mothers. The platform works with Ob/Gyns to identify at-risk patients early in pregnancy and provides personalized self-guided therapy and ongoing support throughout the pregnancy journey. Using a three-phase approach across trimesters—discovery, prevention, and engagement—nurtur offers tools that have been proven to prevent over 50% of postpartum depression cases. The platform features a collaborative care model that integrates primary care providers, behavioral care managers, and psychiatric consultants, while being reimbursable through health insurance. In beta testing as of April 2025.

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Keywords: Artificial intelligence, Mobile Apps, Obstetrics, Patient education, Postpartum care, Postpartum depression, Prevention, Resources for professionals, Screening, Service integration, Telemedicine

Annotation: This guide from VCU Health provides information and resources for women experiencing perinatal depression and anxiety. It notes that while many women experience mild "baby blues," 15 to 20 percent develop more serious conditions such as depression, anxiety, low mood, obsessive-compulsive thoughts, or psychosis. The document lists potential symptoms and emphasizes the importance of seeking help from healthcare providers. It includes an extensive resource guide with crisis hotlines, local support services, online resources, and support groups for mothers and fathers/partners. The guide also provides information on home support services, grief and loss resources, support for military families, and intensive inpatient treatment centers. Additionally, it suggests relevant books and videos featuring personal stories of women who have experienced and recovered from perinatal depression and anxiety.

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Keywords: Anxiety, Maternal health, Mental health, Patient education, Postpartum depression

Annotation: This resource page from the Texas state government focuses on maternal behavioral health for pregnant and postpartum mothers, addressing the fact that mental health conditions (including depressive disorder and substance use disorder (SUD)) were the leading cause of pregnancy-related death in the state. The site provides resources for maternal depression, listing available services and urgent maternal warning signs that require immediate medical attention, such as thoughts about hurting oneself or the baby. Furthermore, the page details multiple state programs designed to support pregnant and parenting Texas residents with SUD, including the Pregnant and Parenting Intervention programs (which offer case management and evidence-based education), the Maternal Opioid Misuse Model (a comprehensive care model available in the Houston area), and the Comprehensive Continuum of Care for Women, which provides support like transportation and financial assistance to reduce treatment barriers

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Keywords: Behavioral medicine, Depression, Mental health, Postpartum care, Postpartum depression, Prental care, State programs, Substance use disorder, Texas

Annotation: This online resource functions as both an education and awareness campaign and an umbrella of coordinated supports and services for Vermonters experiencing Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs). The resource emphasizes that PMADs are the leading complication of childbirth, affecting about 1 in 4 pregnant or postpartum Vermonters, and notes that these disorders are common and treatable. For immediate support, the site provides contacts for the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline and the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline (1-833-TLC-MAMA). It also connects expecting and new families to mental health clinicians and community services via Help Me Grow Vermont and lists additional support from Postpartum Support International (PSI) and Designated Mental Health Agencies. The resource includes translated PMADs information sheets and Help Me Grow cards available in multiple languages, such as Arabic, Chinese, French, and Spanish

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Keywords: Anxiety, Campaigns, Depression, Mental health, Mood disorders, Patient education, Perinatal care, Postpartum care, Vermont

Annotation: Panelists discuss how postpartum depression differs from the normative “baby blues” experience, with postpartum depression being more persistent, severe, and functionally impairing compared with the temporary emotional fluctuations of baby blues that resolve within two weeks.

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Keywords: Mental health, Perinatal care, Postpartum depression, Resources for professionals

Annotation: This evidence review draft provides an update to the 2019l review published by U.S. Preventive Services Task Force regarding the benefits and harms of primary care-relevant interventions to prevent perinatal depression among pregnant and postpartum individuals. The report evaluates 75 trials to determine the effectiveness of behavioral counseling, supportive measures, education, physical activity, and prophylactic pharmacologic therapies. It finds that counseling interventions, specifically those utilizing cognitive behavioral or interpersonal therapy, consistently reduce the risk of depression for people at increased risk of developing the condition. Although physical activity and educational programs demonstrate potential in reducing depression incidence, the review notes that evidence for pharmacologic interventions and infant sleep strategies remains limited. Substantial appendices include detailed evidence tables for each intervention type, implementation resources, and information on ongoing clinical trials.

• 2025 Draft Evidence Review
• 2019 Final Recommendation

Keywords: Depression, Intervention, Perinatal care, Postpartum care, Postpartum depression, Prevention, Research reviews

Annotation: This guide for parents describes how to recognize and address health concerns following childbirth. It identifies critical physical and mental health warning signs requiring medical attention, such as chest pain, vision changes, and persistent feelings of sadness or anxiety. The document provides strategies for self-care, wellness, and self-advocacy, along with conversation starters to help individuals who have recently given birth request support from family and friends. Available in English and Spanish.

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Keywords: Communication, Maternal mortality, Mental health, Patient education, Postpartum care, Postpartum depression, prevention

Annotation: The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline Partner Toolkit is designed to help health care professionals and providers promote the 1-833-TLC-MAMA Hotline through various platforms such as newsletters, social media, workshops, and direct client services. The toolkit includes a range of social media graphics with different messages that can be adapted to reach specific community needs. These graphics are optimized for use on Facebook/X and Instagram. The toolkit also provides print materials, including flyers, wallet cards, and posters, in printer-ready formats. Flyers and posters are available in multiple versions and can be downloaded or ordered in 11" x 17" size from the Hotline Catalog page. Wallet cards are also available for download or order. These materials are intended for display in various settings such as community centers, places of worship, clinics, schools, and counseling offices to educate and inform help-seekers about the Hotline's services and support.

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Keywords: Maternal health, Media campaigns, Mental health, Postpartum depression

Annotation: This FAQ webpage from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists provides information for individuals with postpartum depression to help distinguish the condition from "baby blues" and understand contributing factors such as hormonal changes, fatigue, and lifestyle stressors. It outlines medical treatment options, including the medication zuranolone and various antidepressants, while addressing considerations for breastfeeding and potential side effects. The resource also details the role of psychotherapy—including individual, group, and family talk therapy—and offers guidance on establishing support networks and seeking preventive care. A substantial glossary defines key terms related to reproductive health and mental health treatment.

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Keywords: Patient education, Postpartum depression

Annotation: This fact sheet provides information for individuals who have recently given birth to help them navigate the postpartum stage and advocate for their healthcare needs. It describes various postpartum mental health conditions, including baby blues, postpartum depression, and anxiety disorders, while emphasizing the importance of seeking early treatment. The document also outlines critical physical warning signs that require immediate medical attention, such as uncontrolled bleeding and chest pain, and highlights the necessity of attending all postpartum checkups. Additionally, it addresses the long-term effects of pregnancy complications like gestational diabetes and encourages ongoing wellness through healthy habits and support from social networks.

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Keywords: Patient education materials, Postpartum care, Postpartum depression, Prevention

Annotation: This fact sheet for parents describes the physical and emotional signs of postpartum depression and identifies risk factors such as a lack of social support or having a baby in the neonatal intensive care unit. It outlines management strategies, including professional counseling and medication, and emphasizes the importance of seeking assistance through healthcare providers and national mental health resources.

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Keywords: Mental health, Patient education materials, Postpartum care, Postpartum depression

Annotation: This toolkit is designed to support Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance (CHIP) programs in efforts to improve the delivery of postpartum care. Included are strategies to help increase access to postpartum care, improve the quality of care, address disparities, and implement quality improvement measures. The toolkit includes federal requirements, guidance, and state opportunities to promote postpartum screening, referral, and treatment.

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Keywords: , Federal initiatives, Postpartum care, Postpartum depression, State programs

Annotation: This online tracker contains a map of the U.S. and accompanying chart highlighting each state's policy in response to the 2016 federal guidance allowing states to provide Medicaid coverage of maternal and/or caregiver depression screening during a well-child visit under the Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment (EPSDT) benefit. The map indicates which states either require, recommend, or allow maternal depression screening using the two-generational approach and, where applicable, provides the reimbursement rate for this fee-for-service.

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Keywords: Depression, Financing, Maternal health, Medicaid, Policy, Postpartum depression, Screening, State legislation