02/02/2023
We are deeply saddened to hear the news of the family tragedy out of the Duxbury, Massachusetts area. Northeast Health Services, another member of our Transformations Care Network Family, has served the local community through their Plymouth team for many years.
While there are complicated factors involved in any tragedy, we think this is an important time to highlight that maternal mental health needs special attention before, during and after pregnancy.
We often see images of happy, joyful moms and babies in media, but these representations can be unrealistic. In fact, it is very common for the hormone changes and stress events around pregnancy to have a negative impact on mental health - and part of the danger in these issues is that they can be hard to talk about.
Feelings of sadness, hopelessness and isolation are normal for new or soon-to-be moms to experience, but they can also be signs of depression and anxiety. If left unchecked, these symptoms can cause parents with no resources or outlets to act out in ways that are unsafe for themselves and the people around them.
We encourage all families to reach out to a professional if these kinds of feelings are occurring. There are supports available in your community - we can help.
Our compassionate, specially trained teams are prepared to assist you and your family in a safe, welcoming environment with no judgement or assumptions. Contact us at https://lightheartassociates.com/ to connect with a mental health professional who can support you and help you and your family stay safe, happy and healthy.
Whether you're reaching out for help or just looking to learn more - we think that https://www.postpartum.net/learn-more/ is a great resource for education and research.