Ep. 220: Perinatal Mood Disorders and Management Options with Dr. William Leininger, MD, FACOG

Published: Sept. 13, 2023, 10 a.m.

b'The most dangerous time in pregnancy is actually postpartum; particularly, days 43-365. Postpartum Mood Disorders can be serious, resulting in harmful or dangerous behaviors and thoughts. However, there are a number of evidence-based options to help support new parents and families in this transitional time. Dr. William Leininger, OBGYN, is joining us to discuss the options around postpartum anxiety, depression, and other mood challenges that may arise after having a baby. We dive into the non-pharmacological options, the holistic and lifestyle options and the taboo options. This episode will also include information about the new postpartum medications zuranolone, and what you need to know! \\xa0\\n\\xa0\\nThe Birth Lounge: https://www.thebirthlounge.com\\n\\xa0\\nPatients and Supports Teams:National Maternal Mental Health Hotline \\u2013 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262) --has translators for 60 languages\\nSuicide and Crisis Lifeline (988lifeline.org) \\u2013 988English and Spanish\\xa0Crisis Text Line (crisistextline.org): Text \\u201cHOME\\u201d to 741-741\\xa0Postpartum Support International - https://www.postpartum.net\\n\\xa0Mother to Baby \\u2013 Information about Medications in Pregnancy and Lactationhttps://mothertobaby.org/\\n\\xa0National Center for Complementary and Integrative Medicine, NIHhttps://www.nccih.nih.gov/\\n\\xa0BUMPS \\u2013 Best Uses of Medicine in Pregnancy \\u2013 UKhttps://www.medicinesinpregnancy.org/\\nNIH Medical Information Search site \\u2013 medlineplus.gov\\n\\xa0\\n\\xa0\\nProfessionals\\nACOG Perinatal Mental Health Resourceshttps://www.acog.org/about/leadership-and-governance/board-of-directors/iffath-a-hoskins-md/minding-mental-health\\n\\xa0\\nMaternal Mental Health Leadership Alliance - https://www.mmhla.org/\\xa0\\nPolicy Center for Maternal Mental Health - https://www.2020mom.org/\\nNational Center for Complementary and Integrative Medicine, NIH.https://www.nccih.nih.gov/\\n\\xa0Regional Organization \\u2013 Roanoke, VA - https://www.huddleupmoms.org\\n\\xa0State Organization \\u2013 Massachusetts - https://www.mcpapformoms.org'