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Healthcare Provider's Guide

Why Talk to Perinatal Women about Emotional Wellness?

Photograph of a healthcare provider and mother holding her baby.Perinatal women experience many physical, emotional, and social changes that can be unsettling or distressing. Simply talking about these changes can improve mother and baby outcomes. Studies show that a few brief, empathetic comments may improve a patient's experience dramatically. It's not about solving all of her problems–it's about listening and offering caring advice.

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