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Pregnancy & mental health

Help for those struggling with their emotions

Helpful information

When depression and other mood disorders happen during pregnancy and after you give birth, they’re known as perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs). PMADs affect about 1 in 7 pregnant people, regardless of medical history, age, ethnicity and other factors. Learn more about PMADs.

If you’re struggling with your feelings, know that help, including screening and treatment, is available.

  • Talk with your or your child’s health care provider
  • Set up a telemedicine visit with Doctor on Demand
  • Take the screening available in the Ovia Parenting app
  • Enroll in our Healthy Pregnancy program and we’ll walk you through an assessment over the phone at 866-750-2068 or in the MyConnect app

Call 911 right away if you’re having a life-threatening emergency.

Review your plan documents for specific mental health benefit and coverage details, including member cost sharing.

Care for your whole person

Caring for your behavioral health is just as important as caring for your physical health. Learn what we offer for behavioral health programs and support. Find out about different conditions in our behavioral health education library.

Find a provider today!

Harvard Pilgrim has a large and growing network of behavioral health providers who offer expertise across dozens of behavioral health care specialties. Search our online directory to find a provider near you.