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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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Infant Rooming In: Yes, Please!

Jun 13, 2024

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The purchase of new state-of-the-art bassinets is part of Iberia Medical Center’s ongoing commitment to providing the highest standard of care for newborns and their families. These innovative bassinets are equipped with cutting-edge features to promote a safe and comfortable environment for both infants and caregivers.

The GE HealthCare HALO® Bassinest® swivel sleeper is designed with 360° rotation, allowing mothers to position their babies in the correct place for effortless access right from the hospital bed while still meeting safe sleep requirements. The HALO Bassinets were designed with safety as a top priority for moms and caregivers.

The HALO Bassinest is ideal for the recovery of all mothers including C-section patients, allowing for easy positioning without needing to twist or stretch when reaching for baby.

The IMC Labor and Delivery Unit has a strong commitment to family centered care. The OB suites allow for rooming-in where mom and baby stay in the same space for the entire hospital stay. With the new addition of the HALO Bassinests, moms and babies can rest peacefully even closer.

This new technology is the latest advancement for Iberia Medical Center’s obstetrical services. Earlier this year, Iberia Medical Center, once again, achieved the coveted ‘Birth Ready’ Designation, awarded by the Louisiana Perinatal Quality Collaborative (LaPQC) for patient safety and performance improvement.