Perinatal Mental Health Conditions

Please see a helpful summary chart of perinatal mental health conditions.

(Ontario) Provincial Council for Maternal & Child Health: Care Pathway

PCMCH's Care Pathway for the Management of Perinatal Mental Health (July 2021)

Accompanying Guidance Document.

Print Resources for your Practice

In addition to being able to download free PDFs, you can order high-resolution files for your practice from Best Start, available in French and English ($50).

Pregnancy is Not Always What you Expect (English booklet)

Booklet in English for future parents: Information about depression and anxiety before and during pregnancy, risks factors and when and where to get help. (2017)

Pregnancy and life with a new baby are not always what you expect (English handout)
Handout for future or new parents: information on depression or anxiety during pregnancy or postpartum, includes a great symptom checklist. (2021)

La grossesse réserve parfois des surprises (French Booklet)

Booklet in French for expectant mothers: Information on depression and anxiety before and during pregnancy, risk factors, and where and when to seek help. (2017)

Durant la grossesse et avec un nouveau bébé, la vie n’est pas toujours rose (French handout)
Handout for future or new parents: information on depression or anxiety during pregnancy or postpartum, includes a great symptom checklist. (2021)