




Review symptoms, next steps, and resources to connect with based on your symptoms in the green, yellow, and red areas below
Are you experiencing any of these symptoms?
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Not feeling like yourself
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Having trouble managing emotions
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Feeling overwhelmed but are still able to care for yourself and baby
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Experiencing mood swings that happen to many parents
Take these steps:
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Practice self care
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Ask for help from your support system so you can rest
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Continue to monitor your symptoms
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Talk to your healthcare provider
Connect with these supports:
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HealthySteps with MU Pediatrics
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Call 573-884-8045 to enroll before your child is 5 months old
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Free team-based well-child visits, consults, support line, and screenings
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Call 573-214-3955 to enroll for free
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Offer parenting support, referrals, and health screenings for prenatal – kindergarten
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Call 573-882-7323 to sign up
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Free to use phone support
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Experts answer parenting questions and connect you with local resources
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Call 573-771-6675 or find on Facebook
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Free parenting support group
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Lactation consultants are available at each meeting
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Free services for families with children prenatally to age 5
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Provide items such as diapers and wipes and cribs for infants
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Offer a space for parents to play with their children and interact with other families
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Their home visiting program supports caregivers through the ups and downs of parenting
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Contact Tammy Byington at 573-777-1815x204 to sign up
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Are you experiencing any of these symptoms?
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Feeling depressed or down
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Scary thoughts about the baby that don’t go away
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Fear of being alone with the baby
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Uncontrollable feelings like anger or rage
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Fear of losing control
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Overwhelming guilt or shame about parenting or birth
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Feeling worried all the time
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Feeling hopeless
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Severe sleep disturbances or nightmares
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Out-of-character restlessness or irritability
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Feeling like a burden
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Significant mood swings
Take these steps:
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Get help
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Talk to your doctor, visit a clinic, or schedule time with a therapist or counselor
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Talk to your partner, family, or friends about your feelings so they can help
Connect with these supports:
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Call 573-777-7500 to schedule an appointment
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Provides assessment and treatment.
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Walk-In Clinic Monday – Friday, 8 am – 3 pm
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Lutheran Family Children’s Services
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Call 573-815-9955 to connect with resources
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Free services for Boone County residents including assessment, individualized counseling, and group therapy
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Call 573-214-2314 to schedule an appointment
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Assessment and treatment services offered on a sliding scale. Insurance is not required
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Call 573-874-8818 to schedule an appointment
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All insurances are accepted
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Call 573-882-2511 to schedule an appointment and mention your symptoms of perinatal distress for priority scheduling
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Email office@brave-mo.com for info or to sign up
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Online, professionally facilitated emotional support group
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Visit https://www.ashlandfamilycounseling.com/ to schedule an appointment
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Counseling in Ashland with training in perinatal mood disorder treatment
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Accepts MoHealth Net, United and Cigna insurance.
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Nona Birth Center and Counseling
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Email Erica Kroll at nonabirth@gmail.com
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Specializes in counseling for perinatal mental health
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Offers childbirth education and postpartum preparation classes.
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Are you experiencing any of these symptoms?
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Rapid weight loss
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Confused thinking
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Speaking much quicker than normal
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Unable to sleep for 48 hours
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Feeling out of touch with reality
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Fear of hurting yourself or your baby
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Thinking about suicide
Take these steps:
GET HELP NOW
Reach out for immediate help:
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Family Counseling Associates After Hours Crisis Line
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Call 1-800-833-3915
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Call 1-800-273-8255
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Call 9-1-1 for immediate help