Maternal Mental Health Facts & Sources

Mental health conditions are the most common complication of pregnancy and childbirth, affecting at least 1 in 5 mothers or childbearing people (800,000 families) each year in the United States.

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Mental health conditions are a leading cause of maternal mortality, accounting for 22% of pregnancy-related deaths.

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75% of women experiencing maternal mental health conditions do not get the care needed for recovery.

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The cost of not treating maternal mental health conditions is $32,000 per mother-infant pair totaling $14.2 billion nationally.

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Left untreated, these illnesses can have long-term negative impacts on parents, babies, families, and society.

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Individuals of color and individuals who live in low income neighborhoods are more likely to experience maternal mental health conditions and less likely to be able to access care.

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Mental health conditions are the most common complication of pregnancy and childbirth, affecting at least 1 in 5 mothers or childbearing people (800,000 families) each year in the United States.