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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 Welcomes Dr. Francisco Irizarry

Jun 30, 2025

1 min read

Updated: Jul 14, 2025

General Surgeon Joins Local Practice

Iberia Medical welcomes Dr. Francisco Irizarry, General Surgeon, to its medical staff. Dr. Irizarry joins Drs. Kurt O’Brien and Robert York in practice at their Iberia Medical Center Main Campus office, 2309 East Main Street, Suite 500.

Dr. Irizarry earned his Doctor of Medicine from Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine and completed his General Surgery Residency at Louisiana State University in New Orleans, LA. Dr. Irizarry is a member of the American College of Surgeons and Society of Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgeons.

“We are pleased to welcome Dr. Irizarry to Iberia Medical Center. He will be an excellent addition to our hospital, medical staff and community.” – Drs. Kurt O’Brien and Robert York

The three-physician surgical practice specializes in colon and rectal surgery, hernia repair, gallbladder and spleen removal, breast surgery, esophageal surgery and wound surgery.

For more information or to make an appointment with Dr. Irizarry, call 337-364-7226.