New mothers are subject to powerful emotions: excitement, anxiety, joy, apprehension, and depression. “Baby blues” or other altered moods are not uncommon. However, some mothers face more severe and prolonged symptoms, known as Perinatal Mood Disorders. Dr. Carole Myers speaks with Sarah McNamara, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is certified in Perinatal Mental Health and the Clinical Director of Ready Nest Knoxville, a counseling practice that helps individuals, couples, and families transition through the life stages of conception, pregnancy, postpartum, infertility, or loss.
HealthConnections: Perinatal Mood Disorders are More Than the "Baby Blues"
