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    Perinatal and Postpartum Depression

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    Maternal Wellness Program Overview

    Pregnancy can be a time of great excitement, anticipation and joy. It can also be overwhelming as you adjust to your new role, make parenting decisions and feel exhausted. Depression and anxiety are common complications of pregnancy and can occur before or after an individual has given birth.

    The Yale New Haven Hospital Maternal Wellness Program is here to help you sort through these emotions and stressors. Our program’s licensed clinical social workers will provide you with support through your journey as a mother, to find relief from stress and any symptoms of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders or postpartum depression that may be present.

    Areas of Focus

    • Adjustment
    • Anxiety
    • Depression
    • Grief / loss
    • Trauma

    Additional Information

    Symptoms

    Symptoms of perinatal mood and anxiety disorder or postpartum depression:

    • Feeling completely overwhelmed
    • Regret
    • Difficulty sleeping 
    • Fatigue
    • Difficulty bonding with baby
    • Anger
    • Excessive worry or nervousness
    • Scary or intrusive thoughts
    • Increased tearfulness
    • Confusion
    • Irritability

    Learn more about recognizing the symptoms of postpartum depression

    Treatment

    The Maternal Wellness Program provides psychotherapy to individuals during pregnancy and up to one year postpartum, including:

    • Assessment
    • Screening
    • Psychoeducation
    • Individual therapy
    • Couples counseling 
    • Collaboration and referrals, as needed

    Appointments

    Day and evening appointments are available in-person in New Haven or Orange. Telehealth visits are also available. Most insurance accepted.

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