Why perinatal mental health is the top cause of maternal death in the U.S.
“I look at my baby and I don’t feel a thing,” the patient whispers as she cradles her 3-week-old baby. “I feel so much guilt … sometimes I don’t want to be here at all.” And yet, she is not alone. Her words echo the silent yet growing public health crisis of perinatal mental health.
Approximately 1 in 5 women are affected by mental health conditions during the perinatal period. …
