05/01/2026
May is maternal mental health monthđź’™
Behind the smiles, photos, and the “I’m fine” many mothers are suffering in silence. Maternal mental health matters, not just during pregnancy, but postpartum and beyond.
1 in 5 women experience a perinatal mood or anxiety disorder. These are common, treatable, and deserving of real support - not silence, shame, or pressure to “bounce back.”
Taking care of a mother’s mental health is not a luxury. It’s a necessity. When mothers are supported, the family unit feels stronger, and children can thrive.
If you’re struggling, reach out for support. If you know, a mother in the throes of postpartum, reach out and check in on her. Listen without fixing. Show up without judgment.
Let’s keep talking, keep supporting, and keep making space for the fall, honest experience of motherhood.