“The anxiety and depression was something I’ve never felt before. I just cried, and cried, and cried,” Madison said. Fortunately, Madison received treatment and was helped significantly by MC3’s Perinatal Patient Care service. “It has truly been a godsend for me,” Madison says.
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Pregnancy and postpartum mood and anxiety disorders are common. If you’re pregnant or postpartum (up to 12 months) and are experiencing the symptoms above, you could benefit from mental health support. We are here to help.
MC3 offers FREE same-day connection to mental health services in Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Genesee, Ingham, and Washtenaw counties. A licensed mental health professional will talk with you to see what you need and together you will create a plan for support.
Rena Menke, Ph.D., is a maternal and infant psychologist and the Lead Perinatal Behavioral Health Consultant for MC3’s Perinatal Patient Care service. She was profiled
Madison Ellis, a mom who gave birth to a premature baby in 2023, discussed her mental health journey during the postpartum period on a CBS
MC3 was mentioned in this Michigan Medicine Health Lab article written by Kara Gavin. Link to original article. Mental health issues during pregnancy or the
MC3’s perinatal medical director, Dr. Maria Muzik, was featured on a YOUR NEWS NOW segment and quoted in an accompanying article about the new postpartum
The following story, written by Patricia DeLacey, extensively quotes Dr. Maria Muzik, MC3’s perinatal medical director.Link to the original article on Michigan Health Lab’s website
