Progressing Through Postpartum

One in 9 mothers will experience a perinatal mood disorder such as postpartum depression following childbirth. Care teams at Mon Health Obstetrics and Gynecology are combating these statistics by offering postpartum and lactation assistance to mothers who deliver at the Mon Health Medical Center Family Birth Center and Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital.

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

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.