Beyond the Baby Blues: Recognizing and Managing Peripartum and Postpartum Mental Health Challenges
Beyond the Baby Blues
Recognizing and Managing Peripartum and Postpartum Mental Health Challenges
Not every hard day after baby is "just the baby blues" — and knowing the difference can matter more than you think.
Join board-certified Psychiatrist Dr. Farha Motiwala for an honest, informative session on peripartum and postpartum mental health. We'll walk through how to tell ordinary baby blues apart from postpartum depression, why timely treatment isn't optional, and what's at stake when it goes unaddressed — including a clear-eyed look at postpartum psychosis.
We'll cover:
The real difference between baby blues and postpartum depression
Why timely treatment of postpartum depression matters — and the risks of waiting
Recognizing the signs of postpartum psychosis
Where and how to get help
Come to understand. Leave knowing what to watch for — and what to do about it.
🗓 Sunday, October 4 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Thrive Center Fairfax, Fairfax, VA
🎟 $20
Space is limited. Reserve your spot today.
Please Note:
This event is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
The information shared is general in nature and may not apply to your individual situation. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider regarding your own mental health or that of a loved one.
This session includes discussion of postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis, which some attendees may find emotionally sensitive.
If you or someone you know is in crisis, please contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (call or text 988) or seek emergency care immediately.
This is a women-only event (ages 16+), in alignment with Thrive Center Fairfax's community guidelines.
No childcare is provided on-site.
All ticket sales are final — no refunds.