Why Psychiatric Care for Pregnant Women Often Falls Short

Why Psychiatric Care for Pregnant Women Often Falls Short
Nancy Byatt, D.O., M.S., M.B.A., F.A.P.M.Dr. Nancy

When a maternal suicide or infanticide (the intentional killing of a child within a year of birth) makes the news, everyone is left with one question: How could this have happened? The truth is that the potential for this kind of tragedy lies within a very specific segment of the population: vulnerable pregnant and postpartum women in need of psychiatric care. (read more)

Care for Your Mind acknowledges and appreciates the collaboration of the National Network of Depression Centers in developing this series.