Do you know the number of women that develop Postpartum Depression or Anxiety?What do you think? Would you say 5%, 10%, 35%, 70%. How many women develop Postpartum Depression or Anxiety? Here are the Facts: 1 in 7 women will develop a Postpartum Mood or Anxiety Disorder (PMAD) Really? Yes, really, that is nearly 15% and some statistics would even say 1 in 5 women, which is 20%. The Facts:
My private practice, Maternal Counseling Services, which is located in the Kalamazoo, Portage, Michigan area, specializes in providing mental health counseling for postpartum moms experiencing postpartum depression or postpartum anxiety. So I took some time to look at the numbers in Michigan. To aid mothers to be and recent moms, we developed The Postpartum Mental Wellness Planner, a free online resource at www.postpartummentalwellness.com. In it you will walk away with a detailed personalized plan for your postpartum mental wellness. If you are experiencing anxiety or depression and you've recently had a little one or are currently pregnant you can speak with a mental health professional by scheduling an appointment with Maternal Counseling Services, PLLC, or email help@maternalcounselingservices.com.
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