Maternal mental health
&
women’s issues

Women’s experiences are often ignored, un-researched, or brushed aside, but you and your mental health are important. Your symptoms and experience are not in your head, and are more common than you might think.  

Perinatal mood disorders include:

  • Postpartum Depression (PPD)

  • Postpartum Anxiety Disorders

  • Postpartum OCD

  • Postpartum Psychosis

  • Depression during Pregnancy

  • Pregnancy Loss

  • Infertility

Allison is passionate about supporting women’s health, which led her to earn a Certificate of completion in Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders from Postpartum Support International (as well as their advanced trainings in PMADs and Perinatal Loss). 

maternal mental health

perinatal mood disorder risk factors

  • History of depression, anxiety, OCD

  • Thyroid Imbalance

  • Diabetes

  • Endocrine Disorders

  • Lack of support from friends & family

  • Pregnancy or delivery complications

  • Infertility

  • Miscarriage or Infant Loss

  • Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)

  • Financial Stress or Poverty

  • Abrupt discontinuation of breastfeeding

  • History of abuse

  • Unwanted or unplanned pregnancy

perinatal mood disorder symptoms

  • Feelings of guilt, shame, or hopelessness

  • Anger, rage, or irritability

  • Scary, unwanted thoughts

  • Lack of interest in the baby or difficulty bonding with baby

  • Loss of interest, joy or pleasure in things you used to enjoy

  • Disturbance of sleep and appetite

  • Crying

  • Sadness

  • Constant worry or racing thoughts

  • Physical symptoms like dizziness, hot flashes, and nausea

  • Possible thoughts of harming the baby or yourself

things that help

  • Therapy

  • Medication

  • Support from others

  • Exercise

  • Adequate sleep

  • Healthy diet

  • Bright light therapy

  • Yoga

  • Relaxation techniques

women’s issues

  • Menopause

  • Infertility

  • Relationships / Breakups / Sex

  • Pregnancy / postpartum

  • Hormonal changes

  • Perinatal Loss

  • Motherhood / Life Transitions

  • Feeling Lost or Stuck

  • Self-esteem, stress, or job-related issues due to societal expectations or patriarchal structure

  • Empowerment