By Web Desk, My Wabash Valley, February 9, 2021
Good Samaritan physicians and staff have been following perinatal depression trends throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. With the help of $9,970 from the United Way Lilly Endowment grant, the hospital will be able to establish a postpartum group therapy led by psychiatry residents for women with clinically significant levels of depression, anxiety or PTSD.
The group therapy sessions will be a hybrid of in-person and virtual sessions.
“Prior to COVID-19, confirmation of pregnancy was an exciting time for the majority of women and their families,” said Rachel Spalding, Chief Nursing Officer at Good Samaritan. “Baby showers and gender reveals filled the months prior to birth. Family members visited the hospital in droves to welcome the newborn, followed by friends and family offering support the first several weeks at home so mom and baby can get acclimated to their new normal.
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