Care after giving birth is so important

Postpartum Depression

What is postpartum depression? 

Depression is a constant feeling of sadness and loss of interest, which stops you from doing your normal activities. Postpartum depression is depression that occurs after childbirth.

Resources

​​https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/postpartum-depression/symptoms-causes/syc-20376617

https://www.webmd.com/depression/postpartum-depression/early-warning-signs-postpartum-depression

The MC3 Perinatal Program offers psychiatry support to primary care providers in Michigan — a provider can call this line and consult with an expert about diagnoses, medication recommendations, and local referrals for psychotherapy and other interventions.

If you are experiencing any symptoms of postpartum depression, please reach out to your healthcare provider. 

Anxiety

What is anxiety? 

A mental health disorder that is characterized by feelings of worry, anxiety, or fear that are strong enough to interfere with one’s daily activities.

Resources

https://www.healthline.com/health/pregnancy/postpartum-anxiety#symptoms

https://www.parents.com/parenting/moms/healthy-mom/the-other-postpartum-problem-anxiety/

The MC3 Perinatal Program offers psychiatry support to primary care providers in Michigan — a provider can call this line and consult with an expert about diagnoses, medication recommendations, and local referrals for psychotherapy and other interventions.

If you are experiencing any symptoms of anxiety, please reach out to your healthcare provider. 

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) 

What is PTSD? 

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric disorder that may occur in people who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event. 

Resources

https://www.birthtraumaassociation.org.uk/for-parents/what-is-birth-trauma

The MC3 Perinatal Program offers psychiatry support to primary care providers in Michigan — a provider can call this line and consult with an expert about diagnoses, medication recommendations, and local referrals for psychotherapy and other interventions.

If you are experiencing any symptoms of PTSD, please reach out to your healthcare provider. 

Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy 

What is Pelvic Floor Therapy? 

Pregnancy and birth can be hard on women’s bottoms – specifically women’s pelvic floor – the uterus, urethra, vagina, anus, and all the muscles that support those important organs. Pressure on those areas during pregnancy and birth can lead to problems for new mothers. The pelvic floor refers to the muscles that support your reproductive and urinary tract. Pelvic floor physical therapy is a treatment to help address pain, weakness, and dysfunction in the pelvic floor muscles

Resources

https://www.beaumont.org/treatments/pelvic-floor-physical-therapy

https://newmomhealth.com/bottom

https://www.physicaltherapyannarbor.com/physical-therapy-treatments/pelvic-floor-health

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