M aternal anxiety, depression, and emotional overload aren’t new, but today’s world adds an unprecedented layer of complexity to managing them. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, nearly one in three pregnant women reported moderate to high levels of anxiety (Statistics on Rates of Postpartum Depression, n.d.). These aren’t distant headlines; they hit close to home, triggering real fear, emotional strain, and a sense of powerlessness that’s hard to shake. Research from the Center for BrainHealth shows that chronic exposure to distressing information can weaken executive function, increase emotional reactivity, and disrupt decision- making: all essential skills for motherhood. And while the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted these issues, it wasn’t the starting point. Global instability and local tragedies continue to amplify stress for mothers, especially when the safety of their children, homes, and futures feels uncertain. Today’s mothers are navigating a mental load that includes not just caregiving and finances, but also constant crisis management, from concerns about school safety to uncertainty about the world their children are growing up in. The need for tools that support emotional regulation, cognitive clarity, and resilience isn’t optional; it’s mandatory and urgent.
Program Design: Strengthening Cognitive and Emotional Coping for Maternal Brain Health This interactive program supports prenatal and postpartum mothers with science-backed tools to strengthen brain health. Integrated into the GoMo Health Perinatal Concierge Care, the Maternal Brain Health program offers personalized support alongside education on pregnancy, birth, and postpartum wellness. Mothers receive weekly text messages with simple, engaging tips, as well as videos, exercises, and reflections designed to build healthy brain habits. The content is easy to understand, accessible on any device, and grounded in real-life challenges mothers face every day. Whether it’s learning to manage stress, improve focus, or navigate the emotional ups and downs of life and parenthood, the program helps mothers take small steps that lead to a lasting, meaningful change for themselves and their families. At the end of each month, participating mothers are asked to complete a brief, voluntary survey to gauge their their receptivity to, comprehension of, and ability to apply the information presented. Upon completing the monthly challenges and survey, they receive an electronic certificate of completion, in recognition of their commitment to prioritizing brain health.
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