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Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
Perinatal Mood
Disorders Clinic
Community Psychiatry Program
Perinatal Mood Disorders Clinic
Community Psychiatry Program
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
5200 Eastern Avenue
Mason F. Lord Building, East Tower
Baltimore, MD 21224
Phone: 410-550-0104 • Fax: 410-550-1748
The Perinatal Mood Disorders Clinic
at Johns Hopkins Bayview provides mental
health services to women ages 18 and older
who are planning a pregnancy, currently
pregnant or in their postpartum period, and
who are struggling with depression, anxiety or
bipolar illness.
Perinatal depression is a mood disorder that
can affect a woman during her pregnancy
and after the birth of her child. Between
15 and 20 percent of all
women experience some
type of pregnancy-related
depression or anxiety.
Those who are at a greater
risk have:
• a personal or family
history of mental illness
• a lower income
• a limited support system
• experienced stressful
events or trauma
Symptoms
Women may experience symptoms anytime
during their pregnancy or within the first year
postpartum. Symptoms differ for everyone,
and might include:
• feelings of anger or irritability
• lack of interest in the baby
• appetite and sleep disturbance
• crying and sadness
• feelings of guilt, shame or hopelessness
• loss of interest, joy or pleasure in things
• thoughts of harming the baby or oneself
Mission
The mission of the Perinatal Mood Disorders
Clinic is to care for women who are experiencing
pregnancy-related mental health symptoms that
interfere with their ability to function and take
care of their babies. Treatment and support is
provided to both mothers and their families.
Services
Our multidisciplinary team of physicians and
licensed mental health therapists offer:
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Individual psychotherapy
Group psychotherapy
Family therapy
Medication management
• Research opportunities
Insurance
We accept Medical Assistance, Medicare and
some private insurance.
For more information or
to schedule an appointment,
call 410-550-0104.