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Healthy New Moms: Maryland’s Campaign to End Depression During and After Pregnancy has developed a packet of information on perinatal depression, including a brochure, medication information, signs and symptoms chart, the Edinburgh Screening Tool in English and Spanish, a poster and resource information for providers and families. These documents are available for download below. To order the provider resource packet, please click here.

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PDF format Provider Resources ncludin useful websites, screening tools information   and helplies

PDF format Signs & Symptoms of Perinatal Mood Disorders

PDF format Resources for Families including helpful websites, support group information, and information on obtaining mental health treatment for people with private insurance and for people with low incomes

PDF format Prescription Products to Treat Perinatal Depression

PDF format Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS)- English

PDF format Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS)- Spanish

PDF format Perintal Depression Poster promoting the Postpartum Depression Helpline number and the healthy new moms website

PDF format Depression and New Moms Brochure

PPD Brochure


Female volunteers needed for National Institute of Mental Health study on postpartum depression. Click here to learn more.


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Myth:
Age, education, culture and socioeconomic status determine a woman’s chances of perinatal depression.

Fact:
Perinatal depression and anxiety can occur during pregnancy and up to the first year after the birth or adoption of a baby.

It can happen to ANY WOMAN!

Learn More
     Mental Health Association of Maryland
     National Institute of Mental Health
    SaferMaternity.org
     Postpartum Support International
     Department of Health & Mental Hygiene,
     Maternal & Child Health Bureau

 

 

 

Healthy New Moms: Maryland's Campaign to End Depression During & After Pregnancy is an outreach campaign funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services,
Health Resources and Services Administration, Maternal and Child Health Bureau, and with the support of the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.