Progressing Through Postpartum

One in 7 mothers will experience a perinatal mood disorder such as depression and anxiety during pregnancy and up to a year after giving birth. Care teams at Mon Health Obstetrics and Gynecology are combating these statistics by offering postpartum support services to new families.

How does it work?

Mothers are screened before, during, & after pregnancy for any indication of anxiety, depression, or mood disorder.
This allows for early detection & management of symptoms & gives the P3 support team an opportunity to connect with mothers early on.
After delivery, a nurse navigator contacts all mothers (whether having an issue or not) via text message to make sure you are getting the resources that you need.
Didn't deliver at Mon Health Medical Center or Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital? Reach out to us and we will put you in contact with resources.

What are some symptoms of depression?

Sadness, anger, exhaustion, nervousness, and feeling out of control or overwhelmed
Difficulty sleeping or eating
Fears or scary thoughts that don't go away
Feeling anxious or insecure, and nervous about being alone

Does this sound familiar to you or a loved one? We're here to help.

Services we provide:

In Person Feeding Support
Getting you connected to Community Resources
Virtual Support Groups
Therapy & Psychiatry referrals to providers with specialized training in Maternal Mental Health

Our Experts

Jennifer Bender

Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorder Nurse
Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant

Phone: 304-599-6811

Text: 304-282-8511

Email: BenderJ@monhealthsys.org

Bender, who’s been a labor and delivery nurse for 17 years, says she hopes to play a role in dispelling myths associated with psychiatric disorders as well as closing the gap between delivery and postpartum support for every new parent.

Brenda Hogan

Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant

Phone: 304-598-1616

Email: HoganB@monhealthsys.org

Hogan, Registered Nurse, has worked in several settings including labor and delivery, childbirth instructor, and newborn nursery team member. Breastfeeding is one of Brenda's passions and she is happy to provide this important support to the families of West Virginia.

Jill Buterbaugh

P3 Registered Nurse

Phone: 304-282-6016

Email: ButerbaughJ@monhealthsys.org

Buterbaugh, Registered Nurse, has worked in various service lines and leadership roles throughout her 40 year nursing career. Jill played an instrumental role in the Baby-Friendly designation for the Family Birth Center as well as the launch of the P3 Program in 2020. Jill retired from nursing in 2020 but realized she wasn't ready to give up her passion of supporting the families of West Virginia and returned in 2022.