Perinatal mental health
Our team of compassionate and experienced providers offers evidence-based services, including individual therapy, group therapy, and psychiatric medication management. We are committed to working collaboratively with you and your obstetric care team to develop a personalized treatment plan that fosters a healthy and supportive perinatal experience. Our focus is on addressing a range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, mood swings, grief, trauma, and stress, with the goal of promoting your mental well-being during this important time.
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Information about perinatal mental health
- Perinatal mental health conditions are common due to normal biological changes in pregnancy, disrupted sleep, shifts in identity, and changes in relationships.
- Perinatal mental health conditions are the #1 complication of childbirth.
- 1 in 5 individuals in the perinatal period experience a perinatal mental health condition.
- Depression during pregnancy occurs as frequently as postpartum.
- Only 15% of individuals receive help.
Perinatal mental health conditions are treatable and can improve with the right care and support.
Perinatal mental health care at Allina Health
We are a dedicated team of mental health providers providing in-person and virtual mental health support to individuals during pregnancy, within the first year after childbirth, or following perinatal loss and difficulties with fertility through:
- individual psychotherapy
- Prenatal Mood and Anxiety Therapy Group
- Postpartum Therapy Group
- psychiatric preconception consultation, one time consultation, or medication management
- inpatient psychological consultation at Abbott Northwestern Hospital Mother Baby Center
- referrals to community resources.
Our services can help individuals who are coping with:
- perinatal mood and anxiety disorders
- birth trauma
- transition to parenthood
- pregnancy and infant loss
- fertility challenges
- high risk pregnancies and diagnoses of fetal anomalies
- NICU admissions.
Good to know about perinatal mental health
Talk to your obstetric provider promptly if you have mental health concerns during your pregnancy or during your postpartum recovery.
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, seek help immediately. Contact:
- Crisis Text Line available 24/7. Text MN to 741741.
- Call or text the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline at 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262).
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Source: Allina Health Mental Health and Addiction Services
Reviewed by: Erin Metzger, RN
First published: 2/25/2020
Last reviewed: 2/25/2020