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Phone: (480) 339-7119
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Gilbert Address: 1355 S. Higley Rd #113, Gilbert, AZ 85296
Tempe Address: 9280 S. Kyrene Rd #119, Tempe, AZ 85284
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Knowledge Is the First Step
Understanding Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs) at Women's Health Innovations of Arizona.
Many women experience emotional shifts during pregnancy and after childbirth, but not all are aware they may need to seek help. Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs) can range from mild to severe and are influenced by hormonal changes, the stress of labor and delivery, sleeplessness, and the daily challenges of caring for a newborn.
These conditions may include Pregnancy or Postpartum Depression, Pregnancy or Postpartum Anxiety, and in rare cases, Postpartum Psychosis. While emotional changes are common during this season of transition, persistent feelings of sadness, fear, or disconnection are not something you have to face alone.
If you or someone you know is struggling, reach out to Women’s Health Innovations of Arizona for compassionate, expert support and resources to help you heal and thrive.
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Common Signs You or a Loved One May Need Support.
Understanding the signs and symptoms of pregnancy and postpartum perinatal mood disorders is crucial for seeking timely help. Click on the disorder below to read more about its symptoms and how to get the support you need.
A general term used to describe the swing of joy to sadness that’s not uncommon in new moms, the “baby blues” usually begin 2–3 days postpartum and typically don’t last longer than two weeks. Symptoms may include:
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Sadness/Crying Spells
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Fatigue/Exhaustion
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Trouble Sleeping
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Feeling Overwhelmed
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Nervous/Anxious
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Trouble Coping
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Some women experience depression during pregnancy and postpartum depression (PPD) after delivery. These symptoms include those of baby blues as well as:
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Anger, fear, and/or feelings of guilt
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Thoughts of inadequacy as a person or mother
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Changes in appetite
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Cloudy thinking or trouble making decisions
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Feeling isolated from others and disconnected from the baby
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Possible suicidal thoughts
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Some women will experience an anxiety disorder that may present as one of the following:
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Panic Disorder
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Feeling nervous, afraid, having recurring panic attacks
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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
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Intrusive thoughts and images, compulsions, obsessions
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
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As a result of birth experience, suppressing memories, anxiety, fears
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Few women (1-2 of every 1,000) will experience sudden psychotic symptoms and will require immediate hospitalization to protect the mother and baby. These symptoms are:
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Delusions and hallucinations
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Extreme irritability, agitation, trouble sleeping
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Sudden mood or personality changes
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Poor decision making
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NOTES FROM OUR
PREVIOUS CLIENTS
Transformative Mental Health Support.
"I have been working with Maria for the past few months. She has been absolutely wonderful. In my first session, she provided me with several "tools" to manage my anxiety including a fabulous guided meditation app, a sleep app as well as breathing and tapping exercises. The combination of these has helped tremendously! We are now working through my lifeline and moving into EMDR, which I am really excited about. I look forward to my session with Maria each week. You have to put in the work each week to get the most out of your session, but if you do it, it is so worth it. My quality of life has improved significantly already. I am so thankful for Maria for not only her support but the teaching of life skills to help me for a lifetime. Thank you so much WHI. I am beyond thankful for all you do!"
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Helpful Resources
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MMH National Hotline
The Maternal Mental Health Hotline provides free, confidential support, resources, and referrals from trained counselors who understand what you’re going through.
Call or text 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262).
Available 24/7 in English and Spanish, with interpreter services in 60+ languages. You are not alone—support is just a call or text away.
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Crisis
Information
If you are having a mental health emergency, please call 911 or go to your nearest
emergency room.
EMPACT's 24hr crisis hotline:
National Suicide
Prevention Lifeline:
for immediate assistance.
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Support line staffed by trained volunteers who are moms with firsthand experience. They provide support and resources. Please leave a message.
MMH National Hotline
The Maternal Mental Health Hotline provides free, confidential support, resources, and referrals from trained counselors who understand what you’re going through.
Call or text 1-833-9-HELP4MOMS (1-833-943-5746)
Available 24/7 in English and Spanish, with interpreter services in 60+ languages. You are not alone—support is just a call or text away.
If you are having a mental health emergency, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.
EMPACT's 24hr crisis hotline:
National Suicide
Prevention Lifeline:
for immediate assistance.
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Crisis
Information
Looking for an online support group? Click the link below to be guided to our group classes.
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Apps For Meditation
Contact
Phone: (480) 339-7119
Email: intake@whiarizona.com
Locations
Gilbert Address: 1355 S. Higley Rd #113, Gilbert, AZ 85296
Tempe Address: 9280 S. Kyrene Rd #119, Tempe, AZ 85284
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