Maternal and Infant Health
The Maternal and Infant working group focuses on a healthy environment for the physical, mental, and emotional health of women and their families. The working group will strive to implement strategies designed to improve access to healthcare, collaboration of related healthcare organizations and the continuity of care.
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Read the Summary Report from the Mother's Listening Forum!
2020-2022 Community Health Improvement Plan
“Postpartum Depression, or ‘Postpartum’, is an umbrella term used to describe all perinatal mood disorders… Around 80% of new mothers will experience a change in their mental health in the first year after giving birth. Some experience a change while they are pregnant. Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMAD) include depression, anxiety or OCD, Bipolar disorder, PTSD and psychosis. About 10% of women experience significant anxiety after childbirth” (The Pregnancy and Postpartum Health Alliance of Texas).
M&I Health Data
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M&I Health Resources
Contact Information:
Interested in getting involved with the Maternal & Infant Health Working Group? Email hwc@wilco.org for more information.
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