Replay: Postpartum Mental Health

In the late summer of 2026, the news is full of coverage about postpartum mental health. While people are thinking a lot about this topic, we wanted to re-share a conversation with Dr. Ryan McDonald about common postpartum mental health concerns.

Dr. McDonald is a clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology in the UW Department of Ob-Gyn. In this interview, he talks about postpartum mental health signs and symptoms, a variety of treatment and support options, and important resources for parents and families navigating postpartum depression or anxiety.

RESOURCES: 

• 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline – dial 988 at any time 
• National Maternal Mental Health Hotline – dial 1-833-943-5746
• ACOG Perinatal Mental Health Toolkit
• UW Health Ob-Gyn Clinics

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