The Maternal Mental Health Crisis-A Dangerous Blind Spot in US Medicine.

Maternal mental health crisis in the US highlights significant gaps in care and system preparedness for severe acute perinatal psychiatric crises.

• Why it matters: Addressing this crisis is crucial because maternal mental health directly impacts both maternal and infant well-being, yet it remains a neglected area in US medicine.
• What they did: The viewpoint discusses the current state of maternal mental health care in the US, focusing on gaps in services and the system’s readiness to manage severe psychiatric emergencies during the perinatal period.
• The result: Identifying these gaps emphasizes the need for improved care strategies and system reforms to better support maternal mental health and prevent adverse outcomes.