America's Maternal Mental Health Crisis
Podcast: The Journal.Published On: Fri Sep 08 2023
Description: In the U.S., one in five mothers suffers from mood and anxiety disorders during pregnancy or after birth. But many of them struggle to find help. Last year, the CDC reported that the leading cause of maternal deaths in the country are suicide or drug overdose. We spoke with two mothers about their experience postpartum and to reporter Anna Mutoh about the FDA’s approval of a new drug to fight postpartum depression. Further Reading: - The Tragedy of Being a New Mom in America - First Pill for Postpartum Depression Is Approved by FDA - U.S. Maternal Mortality Hits Highest Level Since 1965 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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