Saint John’s
Birthing Center is offering a screening for Post Natal
Depression (PND) and follow-up treatment therapy groups
for women diagnosed with PND.
PND is a
depression that affects about one in ten mothers within
the first year after they have delivered a child. Due
to hormonal changes, it can occur at any time after
childbirth and can last well beyond the first year if
left untreated.
The group
sessions are conducted over nine to 12 weeks, with
follow-up sessions after completion.
The weekly
groups are facilitated by Connie Kellum, L.C.S.W., and
Lori Wells, R.N., at the Saint John’s Birthing Center.
For more information, contact Wells at 646-8332.
Therapy groups for PND are covered by most insurance.
