Honoring Mothers: Supporting Mental Health from Pregnancy to Postpartum

A mother and her newborn

Motherhood is often celebrated with images of joy, tenderness, and unconditional love. But behind those smiles, many women experience emotional challenges that are rarely talked about—especially during pregnancy and after giving birth.

This Mother’s Day, we honor not only the strength and sacrifice of mothers, but also the silent struggles they often carry. At Suburban Psychiatric Specialists, we are committed to helping women navigate the emotional complexities of motherhood with compassion, expertise, and evidence-based care.

🧠 The Untold Side of Motherhood: Mental Health Challenges

While motherhood can be beautiful, it also brings hormonal shifts, identity changes, and increased stress. Here are just a few of the mental health challenges women may face:

Prenatal (During Pregnancy):

• Anxiety about the baby’s health, labor, or parenting

• Intrusive thoughts or panic attacks

• Mood swings or irritability

• Worsening of preexisting mental health conditions

  
  

Postpartum (After Birth):

• Postpartum Depression (PPD): Affecting 1 in 7 women, PPD can cause persistent sadness, loss of interest, and feelings of guilt or disconnection from the baby.

• Postpartum Anxiety: Excessive worry, sleep difficulties, or racing thoughts

• Postpartum OCD or PTSD: Disturbing intrusive thoughts or trauma after a difficult delivery

These conditions are real, common—and treatable.

💡 How We Help

At Suburban Psychiatric Specialists, we offer comprehensive care tailored to the unique mental health needs of mothers at every stage of the journey:

🔹 Psychiatric Evaluation & Diagnosis

We assess symptoms with care, validate your experience, and provide an accurate diagnosis without judgment.

🔹 Safe Medication Management

Our psychiatrists are experienced in treating perinatal and postpartum patients. We work closely with OB-GYNs to ensure medication is safe during pregnancy or breastfeeding, when appropriate.

🔹 Therapeutic Support

We collaborate with therapists who specialize in maternal mental health, offering emotional tools to manage stress, guilt, and identity changes.

💬 You’re Not Alone

Motherhood is a powerful journey—but it doesn’t require you to suffer in silence. Mental health care is not a sign of weakness. It’s a sign of strength.

This Mother’s Day, we honor the mothers who love deeply, lead quietly, and carry more than they show. If you or a loved one is struggling, help is here—and healing is possible.

💙 Need support?

We’re here to walk with you—through the highs, the lows, and everything in between.

📍 Serving Norwood, Westwood, Sharon, and surrounding towns

📞 508-206-8578 | 🌐 https://www.sps.healthcare/appointments