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Women's Mental Health

Perinatal Psychiatry — Pregnancy & Postpartum in Maryland

Mental health during pregnancy and the postpartum period requires specialized expertise — balancing fetal safety with maternal psychiatric stability.

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What to Expect

  • ✓Pre-pregnancy medication review and planning
  • ✓Depression and anxiety during pregnancy
  • ✓Postpartum depression and anxiety
  • ✓Postpartum psychosis (psychiatric emergency) recognition
  • ✓Breastfeeding-compatible medication options

Benefits & Outcomes

Perinatal Safety Expertise

Medication safety during pregnancy is complex — we have the expertise to navigate it.

Postpartum Support

Postpartum depression and anxiety are common and highly treatable — we provide prompt access.

Breastfeeding Consideration

We help patients make informed decisions about medication use while breastfeeding.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it safe to take psychiatric medication during pregnancy?▾

Many psychiatric medications are safe in pregnancy, and untreated psychiatric illness also carries significant risk to mother and baby. A careful risk-benefit discussion guides each decision.

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