Most of us have only heard of postpartum depression, but there is so much more that can go on during the perinatal period. Mental health has a history of being very misunderstood and sometimes a taboo subject that isn?t talked about often. In recent years, more people are talking about their experiences and shedding light on perinatal mood disorders. This is great because it helps people feel less alone and less ashamed about what they may be going through. A perinatal mood disorder is any mood disorder that occurs during pregnancy or the postpartum period. As if being pregnant and having a baby doesn?t affect your hormones enough, you can also develop perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. It?s important to learn about these disorders, their symptoms, and how to find help whether you?re the pregnant person, their partner, or a friend or loved one.