Pregnancy-Related Depression and Anxiety

If you are struggling during pregnancy, after giving birth or after a pregnancy loss, you are not alone. Many women experience mood changes during pregnancy or after the birth of a child. But for about 15-20 percent of women, these mood changes result in more serious depression and/or anxiety. There are resources in our community to support women and families who are struggling with pregnancy-related depression and anxiety.

The website Postpartum.net/Colorado provides information about pregnancy-related depression and anxiety, local resources in your area, and tips to support a loved one. For confidential, free, and immediate support for pregnancy-related depression and anxiety – in English or Spanish – call the Postpartum Support hotline at 1-800-944-4773.