MOMS OF COLOR
Depression during pregnancy and postpartum
Depression during pregnancy and postpartum
Depression during pregnancy and postpartum
Women of color may be more susceptible to developing Postpartum Depression and most likely not to receive treatment due to social stigma, barriers, and lack of appropriate care.
Anxiety during pregnancy and postpartum
Depression during pregnancy and postpartum
Depression during pregnancy and postpartum
There are specific forms of anxiety to include Postpartum Panic Disorder and Postpartum Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Risk factors for perinatal anxiety include a family history of anxiety or panic disorders, and previous postpartum depression. https://www.postpartum.net/learn-more/obsessive-symptoms/
Postpartum Psychosis
Depression during pregnancy and postpartum
Postpartum Psychosis
- Delusions or strange beliefs
- Hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that aren’t there)
- Feeling very irritated
- Hyperactivity
- Severe depression or flat affect
- Decreased need for or inability to sleep
- Paranoia and suspiciousness