Understanding Maternal Mental Health Conditions

• Maternal Mental Health Conditions Summary: This document created by Lifeline for Moms provides an overview of perinatal mental health conditions and associated symptoms.

Treatment Support

• Perinatal Outreach and Encouragement for Moms (POEM) provides peer support, resources, referrals, a sense of community, education, and advocacy opportunities to help moms and birthing persons in Ohio feel heard, understood, and empowered.

• Maternal Mental Health National Hotline: The National Mental Health Hotline has updated its contact number to better serve pregnant and postpartum individuals. Our new number, 1-833-TLC-MAMA (852-6262), is designed to provide efficient support for those in need of mental health assistance.

Self-Care

• Action Plan for Mood Changes During Pregnancy and Postpartum and Self Care Plan: This document created by Lifeline for Moms includes ways to identify mental health changes during and after pregnancy with guidance on when to take action. Additionally, the Self Care Plan helps identify positive coping mechanisms and ways to attend to one’s needs when feeling stressed or overwhelmed.