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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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Jeanerette Covid Vaccine Events

Feb 4, 2021

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What: Iberia Medical Center will be providing Covid-19 vaccines by appointment only during two separate February events in Jeanerette while supplies last. IMC is responding to a request by the Office of Public Health to host vaccine events, as there are currently no pharmacies in Jeanerette offering the vaccine and access to the vaccine is extremely limited.

Who Qualifies: Primary focus is individuals 65 and older, however any person who is represented in Phase 1A and Phase 1B, Tier 1, as outlined in the Louisiana Department of Health guide below will be eligible.

When: The two dates for these vaccine events are Tuesday, Feb. 9th and Thursday, Feb. 11th.

Time: These appointment-only vaccines will be administered starting at 7:30 am until 4:00 pm for both dates.

Where: The Covid-19 vaccine clinics will be held at the Iberia Parish Ward 8 Recreation Center at 803 Hubertville Road, Jeanerette.

Appointments: Vaccines will be administered by appointment only. Residents can register for an appointment by calling 337.374.7255 and leaving the requested information.

Quantities are limited: Vaccine supplies are limited. Once supplies are exhausted, any remaining residents not receiving a vaccine will be placed on the IMC wait list.

Items to Bring: Identification card

Cost: There is no cost to receive the vaccine.

Restrictions: Masks will be mandatory for anyone entering the recreation center.