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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

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Iberia Medical Center Patient Visitation Changes

May 27, 2020

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The following changes to the visitation practices for both Main and North campuses went into effect at 4am, Wednesday, May 27.

The table outlines patient categories and allowances.

Additionally, for the continued health and safety of our staff, physicians and patients, IMC staff will continue to screen for temperature and require a mask/face covering to be worn entering the consolidated entrances (Main: MOB and ED / North: Registration).

“The safety of our patients, staff and physicians remains our top priority. However, we understand that visitors can be a critical part of the healing process and patient experience during these unprecedented times, states Dionne Viator, Iberia Medical Center CEO.