AHA podcast discusses how hospitals can address perinatal depression

A three-part American Hospital Association podcast explores the medical complications that can accompany pregnancy, successful prenatal and postpartum treatment programs and how hospitals are addressing the social needs of new mothers. The first episode features Tiffany Moore Simas, MD, chair of obstetrics and gynecology at UMass Memorial Health in central Massachusetts. She discusses the concerning prevalence of perinatal depression and the options available to provide a lifeline for mothers.