MATERNAL MENTAL HEALTH
About 1 in 3 mothers in Utah experience depression or anxiety during pregnancy or within the first year after childbirth. Nationally, 1 in 7 women are affected, making depression the most common complication of childbirth. These conditions include depression, anxiety, OCD, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and other postpartum mental health concerns, and they are common, treatable, and can be helped with support.
💗 WHEN TO SCREEN
| Time Point | When to Screen |
|---|---|
| Pregnancy | First visit; 2nd & 3rd trimester visits |
| Postpartum (early) | First postpartum visit (around 6 weeks) |
| Postpartum (follow-up) | 6 and/or 12 months postpartum |
| Pediatric visits | 3, 9, and 12 months |
Complete the Maternal Health Screening to check symptoms and find support.
☀️ SUNSHINE TOOLS
Simple daily actions that support mental health during pregnancy and after birth.
| S | 🛌 Sleep — Aim for 4–6 hours in a row; ask for overnight help. |
| U | 💬 Understand — Talk with a mental health professional. |
| N | 🥗 Nutrition — Take prenatal vitamin; eat well; hydrate. |
| S | 🤝 Support — Share feelings and ask for help when needed. |
| H | 😄 Humor — Make space for laughter each day. |
| I | 📊 Information — Screen monthly; seek help if needed. |
| N | 🌿 Nurture — Rest: nature, music, or quiet time. |
| E | 🚶 Exercise — Gentle movement most days (provider approved). |
MOM & NEWBORN RESOURCES
MOMS, DADS, PARENTS SUPPORT
PEER SUPPORT ONLINE
PERINATAL MENTAL HEALTH
Contact Us
Washington County:
(435) 986-2557
Iron County:
(435) 586-2437
Kane County:
(435) 296-5477
Beaver County:
(435) 438-2482
Garfield County:
(435) 710-5003