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Mental Health Matters

September 14, 2026

September is Suicide Prevention awareness month.  Many changes occur during and after pregnancy to women’s bodies, minds, and lifestyles. Some changes are normal and expected as your body changes and you adjust to life with a new baby.


Perinatal depression/anxiety affects approximately 1 in 5 pregnant women and partners. It is important to know what to expect and when to reach out for mental and emotional help during these times. Symptoms can start anytime during the perinatal period and they may differ for each person and potentially worsen in the postpartum period.  They might include the following:


•          Feelings of anger, irritability and/or rage

•          Lack of interest in the baby

•          Disturbances of sleep and appetite

•          Crying and sadness

•          Feelings of guilt, shame or hopelessness

•          Loss of interest, joy or pleasure in things you used to enjoy

•          Possible thoughts of harming the baby or yourself


Iberia Medical Center’s Obstetrics and Behavioral Health Services teams work together to maintain the mental health of moms during such a vulnerable time.


Please reach out to the National Maternal Health Hotline (For emotional support and resources, call or text 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262) 24/7), your provider, or our Behavioral Health Services team if you ever have any of these signs and symptoms. You are not alone. We are here to help.

 


Behavioral Health Services at Iberia Medical Center – 337-376-5713


Obstetrics Clinic at Iberia Medical Center – 337-256-8779


Need a provider? https://www.iberiamedicalcenter.com/find-a-provider 

 

Employee Spotlight: Tiffanie Brashear, RN

Jan 29
1 min read

Tiffanie has been a nurse for 7.5 years, all of which she has spent on the IMC Maternal-Child Unit. Starting her career at 22 years old, she quickly found her passion in labor and delivery.


“There is no greater reward than witnessing a baby take its first breath and seeing the tears of joy as families welcome a new life into the world,” Tiffanie shares.


One memory that has stayed with her is caring for a young mother who thanked Tiffanie after delivery for never leaving her side. Alone and afraid, the patient said Tiffanie’s presence made her feel safe. “That meant a lot to me,” Tiffanie shares, “because I see my patients as my family.”


She says the close-knit size of the IMC unit makes it especially meaningful, allowing nurses to truly get to know their patients and support them throughout their entire stay. From coworkers to patients and families, everyone at IMC feels like family.

 

 

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