PSP Recommendations

What are PMADs?

According to the Motherhood Center, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs) are a group of symptoms that can affect birthing parents during pregnancy and the postpartum period, causing emotional and physical problems that make it hard to enjoy life and function well. Mood disorders, such as depression or bipolar disorder, can include symptoms of sadness, loss of pleasure, difficulty concentrating and changes in energy. Anxiety disorders, often include symptoms such as worrying too much, panic attacks, irritability and obsessionality.

Further Reading on Park Slope Parents:

Stressed out Mom or PPD?

This article contains resources, questions to ask yourself, interesting articles from across the web, and more.

Words of Wisdom from PSP Members about PPD

This article has the personal stories, journeys & experiences from local parents about how they have dealt with PPD.

How to help a friend who is experiencing PPD

This compilation includes words of advice from PSP members on supporting a friend who is going through PPD.

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