Woman's Perinatal Mental Health Unit

Woman's Perinatal Mental Health Unit is a hospital in Baton Rouge, LA. It serves as Louisiana's first inpatient mental health unit solely dedicated to perinatal patients, providing comprehensive treatment for women facing various psychiatric disorders requiring inpatient care during pregnancy or within 365 days of a baby or pregnancy loss. The unit admits women aged 18 and older with primary psychiatric diagnoses such as perinatal depression, perinatal anxiety, perinatal obsessive-compulsive disorder, postpartum post-traumatic stress disorder, perinatal panic disorder, postpartum psychosis, or bipolar disorder in the perinatal period. Patients are referred by doctors including OB-GYNs, psychiatrists, primary care physicians, ER doctors, or mental health providers. The facility offers a highly structured daily schedule with recreational therapy, time on a private secure patio, and meals served daily. Care is provided by staff trained in both obstetric and psychiatric care, with integrated on-site support from OB-GYN doctors and 24/7 medical monitoring.

The treatment plan is personalized based on an initial assessment of unique needs and goals. Patients receive integrated on-site support from OB-GYN doctors and both therapeutic and recreational group activities. Family and infant visitation is encouraged during designated times, with an adult required to accompany visitors under 18. Most patients return home within two weeks, with follow-up appointments arranged through the outpatient Behavioral Health Clinic or referring provider. The Social Services team refers patients to additional community resources as needed. The unit accepts approved personal items including clothing, toiletries, and physician-authorized medical equipment, all reviewed by PMHU staff.

The unit specializes in treating complex perinatal mental health conditions with a focus on stability and recovery. Its highly skilled staff and structured environment provide a safe space for healing and empowerment for women at any stage of pregnancy or up to one year postpartum or after pregnancy loss.

This specialized care ensures that women in Baton Rouge receive targeted support for perinatal mental health challenges within a secure and comprehensive hospital setting.

Located on Woman's Way, the facility sits about 0.1 miles from Woman's Hospital Lake and Woman's Hospital, with Stumberg Lane roughly 0.2 miles away.

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Services:

• Inpatient Perinatal Mental Health Treatment
• Perinatal Anxiety Treatment
• Perinatal Depression Management
• Perinatal Psychosis Support
• Postpartum PTSD Care