Welcome to Tucson Postpartum Depression Coalition, dedicated to promoting maternal emotional health through education, support, and advocacy. Our aim is to provide support and resources for individuals experiencing postpartum mood & anxiety disorders (PMADs), raising awareness, offering guidance, and creating a supportive community for those affected. We also focus on supporting mothers' emotional wellness from the beginning and aim to create and nurture partnerships with community organizations and healthcare professionals serving Perinatal Women. Our goal is to be an influential voice for maternal emotional health promotion.
25%
of moms experience PMADs
1 in 10
Dads suffer from
PMADs
85%
of new moms experience baby blues
40+
online and in-person support groups to help
What are PMADs?
Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMAD) are considered the leading complication of childbirth. It is estimated that 20% of childbearing women suffer from perinatal depression or anxiety. Awareness of PMAD is increasing as a result of growing concern about the effects of PMAD on women, infants and their families. PMADs can be associated with adverse obstetrical outcomes such as pre-term labor, low birth-weight babies and transmission of psychopathology to the fetus. A woman’s ability to establish critical attachment to her infant is significantly compromised when suffering from a PMAD.
