Parenting
Pregnancy/postpartum
Also: PMADs
Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders
Abbreviation: PMADs
Umbrella term for mood and anxiety conditions during pregnancy and after birth.
What This Means for You
Understanding Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders is an important part of your pregnancy/postpartum journey. Keeping this in mind as you read, attend appointments, and connect with other parents will help you feel more prepared and less overwhelmed.
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Use supportive, nonjudgmental language.
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Source: https://www.acog.org/womens-health/dictionary
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