What are PMADs?
What does PMAD stand for?
Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders
What are 3 symptoms of Baby Blues?
Anxiety, crying, restlessness/sleep disturbances, mood swings, irritability, feeling inadequate, loss of interest, difficulty concentrating, feeling overwhelmed, etc.
True or False: Only mothers can experience postpartum depression and anxiety.
False. 1 in 10 men will experience postpartum depression or anxiety.
What is it called when a new parent has intrusive, disturbing, and persistent thoughts or images about harming the baby, which feels very disturbing?
Postpartum OCD
This popular form of therapy helps patients identify and challenge negative thought patterns and develop healthier coping mechanisms.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
What does Perinatal mean?
Perinatal means the period of time from when you become pregnant through the first year after giving birth.
What causes Baby Blues?
A hormonal shift usually causes Baby Blues. (estrogen and progesterone)
What is it called when someone experiences mood changes, flashbacks, nightmares, and trauma reminders after having a complicated or traumatic birth?
Postpartum Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
What is the biggest predictor of postpartum depression?
Depression during pregnancy.
When dealing with PMADs, it is crucial to make time for things such as exercise, baths, or hobbies, even when it feels overwhelming. What is this called?
Self-care
How many birthing people experience a PMAD?
Approximately 21%.
Does everybody experience Baby Blues?
Not everybody experiences them, but approximately 70%-80% of new moms will experience Baby Blues.
True or False: You cannot safely take any medications for postpartum depression/anxiety while breastfeeding.
False. There are many breast-feeding safe medications.
If you are experiencing symptoms of Postpartum Psychosis, you should...
Call 911 or get to the nearest hospital.
What is one of the most effective strategies for coping with PMADs, that allows parents to share their experiences and reduce feelings of isolation?
Support groups
What is the number one complication of childbirth?
PMADs.
When do Baby Blues usually start and end?
Baby Blues usually start 2-3 days after giving birth and resolve within 2 weeks after giving birth.
What are the 2 most common treatments for postpartum depression and anxiety?
Medication and therapy.
What are 3 risk factors for PMADs?
Family history of PMADs, personal history of any mental health disorder, financial stress, lack of support, a traumatic birth, parent of multiples, etc.
Increasing these 3 things can be helpful in reducing intensity of PMADs.
True or False: PMADs can only happen after giving birth.
False. PMADs can occur any time during pregnancy or after giving birth.
True or False: Baby Blues are a mild form of Postpartum Depression.
False. Baby Blues is a temporary mood change that resolves without treatment. Baby Blues are NOT a mild form of depression. They are a normal adjustment period.
A rare, and serious postpartum condition that is considered a medical emergency due to hallucinations, delusions, and confusion.
Postpartum Psychosis
The PMAD risk is elevated for this specific population who have experienced racial and socioeconomic disadvantages.
Black and Hispanic parents.
In 2022, a new hotline was created to help pregnant and postpartum families if they are experiencing any symptoms of PMADs. What is it called?
The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline. Call or text: 1-833-TLC-MAMA