The Lindsay Clancy trial brought much-needed national attention to Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs). The case resonated with so many of us and highlighted the critical gaps in care that exist for people experiencing PMADs. Awareness of postpartum psychosis and other perinatal disorders is not enough. We must move toward action and address the barriers that exist so that people are able to get the help they need, when they need it.

Does it ever feel like your baby is pushing you away or resisting your attempts to soothe them? Have you ever been surprised by feeling bored during early infancy, and pressured to find things to stimulate or entertain your little one? What if connection doesn’t come from knowing everything or doing more…but from actually slowing down and getting to know the little human in front of you?