Support and Resources
Maternal Mental Health Clinic
Hoag Maternal Mental Health Program is dedicated to helping women experiencing
mental health conditions before, during and after pregnancy. A collaboration
between the Pickup Family Neurosciences Institute and Women’s Health
Institute, our goal is to ensure healthy outcomes for both mothers and babies.
To learn more about our
mental health services.
Postpartum Adjustment Group
Group sessions are being canceled as a precaution to prevent spread of
infection. If you have a life threatening emergency call 911 or the National Suicide
Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255.
For non-urgent matters or to speak with someone about your symptoms, please
call one of following resources:
For more information on our
support line, please call Hoag's Maternal Mental Health Support Line at 949-764-5333.
Maternal Mental Health Support Line
This free support line will help connect maternity patients to mental health
providers (counselors, pyschotherapists, psychiatrists) in the community.
If you or a loved one is struggling with depression or anxiety and have
a difficult time connecting with mental health resources, please call
use directly for assistance. The support line is available Monday through
Friday from 9 a.m to 5 p.m. and voicemails will be answered during those
hours of operation. The phone number is 949-764-5333.
For additional
online resources.
Mood Disorders during Pregnancy & Childbirth
Postpartum mood changes are common due to the significant hormonal changes
that occur immediately following childbirth. In fact, approximately 80%
of women experience the “baby blues” – a period of heightened
emotional sensitivity and mild depression which occurs within the first
10 days after delivery and may last about 1-2 weeks.
Learn more about
mood disorders during pregnancy.
Lactation Support
Hoag OB Education department strives to meet the needs of our expectant
and nursing mothers. Hoag’s Breastfeeding Clinic and BabyLine are
staffed by registered nurses certified as International Board Certified
Lactation Consultants (IBCLC).
For more information on Lactation Support Services
Download the PDF.
Pregnancy & Infant Loss
While there is no right or wrong way to grieve the loss of your baby,
Hoag’s Pregnancy and Infant Loss resources may assist you in getting through this difficult time. Through
our experience, we have found that it is helpful for parents to come to
support groups (Perinatal Loss or Pregnancy After Loss) to be with other bereaved parents
and share their story and feelings.
For more information on our Infant Loss Support Group call the Hoag Baby
Line 949-764-BABY (2229)