WAVES Program

Mental Health Help During Pregnancy and Postpartum

You are not alone. PMADs are the most common pregnancy-related complication, with one in five women experiencing a mood or anxiety disorder during pregnancy or in the postpartum period. You may feel overwhelmed, sad or even anxious during your pregnancy or after your baby is born. While these feelings may go away on their own, it’s important to know that help is available at Lehigh Valley Health Network.

LVPG Obstetrics and Gynecology offers a program called WAVES (Women Adjusting to Various Emotional States), which is designed to support you as you deal with the emotions of pregnancy and the first 12 months of motherhood after the baby arrives. This program provides you with education, resources, treatment and support from obstetric professionals who have extra training in perinatal mental health.

Is WAVES right for you?

You can sign up for WAVES as part of your routine obstetrics care. If you are a new or expectant mother who needs additional emotional support, this program is available to you. You may want to sign up for WAVES if you:

• Have a history of postpartum depression or anxiety during pregnancy.
• Take medication for anxiety and/or depression.
• Have experienced the loss of an infant or pregnancy.
• Suffered from birth trauma.