Parenthood can be a journey of profound joy, but it also comes with its share of challenges. From the quiet struggles of postpartum depression to the restless anxiety that can overwhelm a new mother, a staggering 70% of mothers experience distressing moods, thoughts, and feelings throughout pregnancy and the first year after birth. Alarmingly, merely a small fraction of these mothers seek and receive the support they so desperately need. These struggles can progress to Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs), casting a shadow over what should be a time of joy and celebration. Even more concerning, suicide ranks as the leading cause of death among mothers within one year of giving birth.
At Moodr Health, we are moved by these statistics, and our mission is to create the gold standard in perinatal mental health care.
The journey of parenthood is full of challenges, and having the necessary support can often feel like a luxury. Using evidence-based practice, Moodr Health works closely with healthcare providers to strengthen the patient-provider connection, ensuring effective communication and comprehensive care. Clinicians are able to engage in personalized, one-on-one conversations with patients, eliminating the constraints and hassle of scheduling visits or calls. Furthermore, through seamless integration with wearable technologies like Fitbit, the passive collection of objective data empowers healthcare providers to proactively identify, treat, and potentially prevent the progression of PMADs. Through prioritizing patient care and embracing cutting-edge technology, Moodr Health is truly dedicated to helping parents that are suffering in silence.
Our goal is for this blog to serve as a beacon, illuminating the often-unseen struggles that parents face. Through these words, we aspire to dismantle the societal stigma that has perpetuated silence and suffering, with an aim to underscore the transformative potential that Moodr Health brings to the forefront of perinatal mental health care. We recognize the urgency and importance of addressing perinatal mental health care, and we hope you will join us on this meaningful journey towards enhanced well-being, empathy, and comprehensive support for those who shape our future.