Types of Maternal Mental Health Conditions in the U.S. 2026

A mother is 23 times more likely to experience psychosis in the month after giving birth than at any other time in her life. About 1 to 2 out of every 1,000 new mothers develop psychosis. This is just one of several types of maternal mental health conditions that can occur. Here are some examples of other common mental health challenges new mothers may face.