A PMH-C (Perinatal Mental Health Certified) is a professional credential from Postpartum Support International (PSI) for specialists—including therapists, nurses, and doctors—who possess advanced training, experience, and competence in treating perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs).  Learn more about Perinatal Mental Health signs, sympotms and treatments here.

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Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs)

• affect at least 1 in 5 birthing people during pregnancy and/or during the first year after childbirth

• are the #1 complication of pregnancy and childbirth

• are a spectrum of emotional complications that can affect expectant or new parents at any point during pregnancy or the first year after birth.

• Onset of symptoms may be gradual or sudden, but should never be ignored. 

• are often caused by a “perfect storm” of changes in biology, physiology, lack of sleep, transition in identity (from pregnancy to parenthood) and one’s own expectations of parenthood versus the reality of a new baby​

• most commonly impact the birthing person, but can also impact fathers, partners, adoptive parents 
   

The good news is that PMADs can be treated with some combination of self-care, social support, talk therapy, and, if necessary, medication.

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Need immediate help?​

• Postpartum Support International (PSI) Get help: https://postpartum.net/get-help/ or call: 1-800-944-4773

• National Crisis Text Line: To reach a reach a live volunteer Crisis Counselor, Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the USA, anytime, about any type of crisis

• National Suicide Prevention Hotline: Call 988​

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