Pregnancy and Postpartum Mood and Anxiety Disorders Program Foundation at Alexian Brothers Health System

Having a baby is an event to celebrate. But for some, this joy is disrupted by postpartum depression and/or anxiety. At Alexian Pregnancy and Postpartum Mood and Anxiety Disorder Program, we know how depression and anxiety can affect your ability to care for your child and we are here to help. Our caring staff of specialists treat depression or anxiety before it can get in the way of bonding with and caring for your baby.

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Pregnancy and Postpartum Mood and Anxiety Disorders Program: The months following delivery of a new baby can be the most challenging for some mothers. Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital has a Pregnancy and Postpartum Mood and Anxiety Disorder Program that helps mothers in need. Your donation to this program provides support to women suffering from postpartum depression and/or anxiety. Your gift can also help provide other services such as health screenings, prevention and wellness education and a variety of support groups to meet the needs of women in their childbearing years. Funds will also be used to support a fathers' group to educate them on postpartum depression and help them gain greater comfort in their new role as parent.

Respite Care and Support for Postpartum Moms: Mothers who have recently delivered a baby often need a break. That is why Alexian offers Respite Care and Support for Postpartum Moms. We provide services that allow a mother to step away from the demands of motherhood for short periods of time and focus on her own well-being. Your donation to this fund makes it possible for certified nurses and other health care professional to offer in-home "respite" care to mothers and babies in need of this service.

Hispanic Support Groups for Postpartum Moms: The months following the delivery of a baby can be lonely and isolating, especially for those who do not speak English as their first language. That is why Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital offers Hispanic Support Groups for Postpartum Moms. This bilingual support group acts as a resource for Hispanic women to get the support they need in these crucial post-delivery months. Your donation will go toward offering in-home respite care of mother and baby, education in English as a second language, and finding community resources to support Hispanic moms in need.