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A source-linked collection of U.S. figures on perinatal depression, screening, and pregnancy-related mental health. Last updated August 6, 2026.
Perinatal mental health deserves attention during pregnancy, after delivery, and throughout the first year postpartum. These figures describe population data, not any one person's experience. For personal support, a conversation with a qualified clinician is the right next step.
1 in 8
The CDC reports this estimate from the most recent national analysis on its postpartum depression page.
Source: CDC, Symptoms of Depression Among Women, updated May 14, 20241 in 5
This figure comes from 2018 Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System data across 21 participating areas.
Source: CDC, Vital Signs: Postpartum Depressive Symptoms and Provider Discussions About Perinatal Depression, 2018 data1 in 8
The same 2018 CDC analysis found that many people were still not asked after delivery.
Source: CDC, Vital Signs: Postpartum Depressive Symptoms and Provider Discussions About Perinatal Depression, 2018 data7.2%
This estimate reflects 2019 data from seven states and is a reminder that support may be needed well beyond the early postpartum period.
Source: CDC, Timing of Postpartum Depressive Symptoms, 2019 data from seven states57.4%
In the same seven-state 2019 study, more than half of later symptoms were not captured at the earlier check-in.
Source: CDC, Timing of Postpartum Depressive Symptoms, 2019 data from seven states16.6%
The CDC's Maternal Mortality Review Committees reported this share for deaths during pregnancy or within one year after pregnancy, using 2017 to 2021 data from 41 committees.
Source: CDC, Pregnancy-Related Deaths: Data From Maternal Mortality Review Committees, 2017 to 2021Over 80%
This finding covers all causes in the same 2017 to 2021 review, underscoring why timely, connected perinatal care matters.
Source: CDC, Pregnancy-Related Deaths: Data From Maternal Mortality Review Committees, 2017 to 2021Methodology and sources
Each statistic is linked to its original public-health source and includes the data period used. Estimates come from different studies and should be read in their stated context rather than added together or used to diagnose an individual.
Suggested citation: Midwifing the Mind, PLLC. "Perinatal Mental Health Statistics in the U.S." Updated August 6, 2026. Link to this reference page.