Postpartum Depression Support Services Cedars Sinai

% Postpartum Depression Support Services Cedars-Sinai Skip to content Close Select your preferred language English عربى 简体中文繁體中文 فارسي עִברִית 日本語 한국어 Русский Español Tagalog Menu Close Call 1-800-CEDARS-1 toggle search form Close Share Email Print Obstetrics / Maternity Back to Obstetrics / Maternity Leadership Reproductive Psychology Leadership Locations High-Risk Pregnancy Leadership Services Maternal-Fetal Care Unit Perinatal Outreach Program Leadership Conditions We Treat Locations Women's Health Services Send Us a Message Newly Pregnant Common Questions About Having a Baby Prenatal Diagnosis Center Leadership Prenatal Testing Services Genetic Counseling Pregnancy Ultrasound Amniocentesis Antenatal Testing Expanded AFP Genetic Testing Fetal Echocardiography Specialized Services Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS) Patient Guide Preparing for Delivery Pre-Admission First Baby: What to Expect Carrying Your Baby Full Term Childbirth Videos Going Home Mom Care Baby Care Lactation Program Postpartum Depression Classes & Maternity Tour Take a Maternity Tour Childbirth Series 1-Day Intensive Childbirth Series 2-Day Intensive Childbirth Refresher The Elective Cesarean Option Cesarean Birth VBAC 101: Vaginal Birth After Cesarean Labor Comfort & Support Ask an Anesthesiologist: Epidurals & More Breastfeeding: Birth & Beyond Baby Basics Infant Safety & CPR Jewish Expectant Parent Workshop FAQs Clinical Trials Women's Health Services Quality Measures Send Us a Message Postpartum Depression It’s common for new mothers to have the "baby blues," occasional feelings of sadness or anxiety in the days following delivery. But if you continue to feel down after a couple of weeks, you may be suffering from postpartum depression (PPD). This common, treatable condition affects many new mothers—and help is available at Cedars-Sinai.

The Reproductive Psychology Program at Cedars-Sinai provides a range of outpatient services for women living with a mental health condition who are thinking of conceiving a child, currently pregnant or after delivery. Check the Symptoms Do you have any of the following signs and symptoms?

If so, you may be experiencing postpartum depression. Please consult your doctor for evaluation and treatment.

Feelings of sadness Severe mood swings Feeling overwhelmed Difficulty concentrating Lack of interest in things you used to enjoy Changes in sleeping or eating habits Panic attacks, nervousness and anxiety Excessive worry about your baby Thoughts of harming yourself or your baby Fear that you can’t take care of your baby Feelings of guilt and inadequacy Difficulty accepting motherhood Feeling disconnected Get Help If you re experiencing a medical emergency call 911 immediately If you have thoughts of harming yourself or your baby, seek help immediately from your partner, family or a close friend, and call 911. For more information about screenings and treatment for postpartum depression, visit www.maternalmentalhealthnow.org.

You can also find a directory of maternal mental-health resources in Los Angeles County at http://directory.maternalmentalhealthnow.org. For non-emergency care call your obstetrician, primary care doctor or call Postpartum Support Intl. 1-800-944-4773, www.postpartum.net for referrals and support near you.

Post-Childbirth Screening and Treatment While you're recovering from childbirth at Cedars-Sinai, your nurse can evaluate you for signs of moderate to severe depression. The Postpartum Depression Screening Program offers referrals for a variety of treatments, including talk therapy, support groups, medication and lifestyle changes. LEARN MORE Clinical Trials Researchers at Cedars-Sinai are studying how mental health screening and evaluation can help reduce women's risk of postpartum depression.

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