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Motherhood Feels Risk Factor Checklist

Review the Motherhood Feels Risk Factor Checklist. If you check one or more of the boxes, you are at heightened risk for experiencing a PMAD.

Personal or family history of mental health difficulties
Personal or family history of PMADs
Significant mood reactions to hormonal changes
Endocrine issues
Limited support – social, family, financial
Teen pregnancy

Single mom
Mom of multiples
NICU stay for baby or other chronic or complex medical needs
Use of fertility treatments
Recent loss, move or big transition, and/or life crisis
Unplanned pregnancy

Difficult pregnancy, labor, delivery
Unrealistic expecations about the perinatal period
Personality traits – perfectionistic, Type A, hard time w/ transitions
Previous or current abuse
Difficulty with breastfeeding
Substance use issues