Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders
P what?
Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs) describe the distressing feelings that can occur during pregnancy and postpartum.
Perinatal is defined as the time from conception to one year postpartum.
PMADs include:
- Depression (PPD)
- Anxiety (PPA)
- Panic Disorder
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Postpartum Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Bipolar Disorder
- Postpartum Psychosis (PPP)
See the subsequent tabs for each to learn more.
Helpline & Hotline
Call or text either of these lines 24/7. If you are experiencing an emergency, scared you may harm yourself or a child, go to your nearest emergency room or call 9-1-1.
National Maternal Mental Health Hotline
1-833-943-5746 (1-833-9-HELP4MOMS)
Postpartum Support International Helpline
1-800-944-4773
Maternal Mental Health NOW
Maternal Mental Health NOW is a non-profit that aims to remove barriers to the prevention, screening, and treatment of prenatal and postpartum depression in Los Angeles County. Check them out for support, education, or to get involved with their mission.
Climb Out of the Darkness
Join, lead, sponsor, or shop the world's largest event raising funds and awareness for the mental health of new families.
The Climb is a community walk and international fundraiser for survivors, providers, and members of the community to come together.
Raising awareness for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, The Climb brings our community together to shine a light on a darkness we often don’t speak about.