Mental health disorders on the rise in pregnant, post-partum women

Significant strides have been made in women’s mental health care, specifically when it comes to pregnant and post-partum women.
Initiatives have been launched in policy and funding and more in-depth research was conducted. Amidst these efforts was the development of the first oral medication targeting postpartum depression.
However, more can be done.
Nancy Byatt, D.O., M.S., MBA, DFAPA, FACLP is a perinatal scientist, professor of psychiatry at UMass Chan Medical School, and executive director of its Lifeline for Families and the Lifeline for Moms Program.
She said mental health disorders are on the rise in pregnant and postpartum women. Based on her research as well as her own experience, there are multiple factors involved.
For one, pregn...