Maternity Leave PPD
Show your support
Im in CA and was able to extend through 6 months as of now but I was extended by a psychiatrist for my PPD because my ob wasn't able to.
I’m trying to get an appointment with a psychiatrist for an extension but I’m now experiencing a gap in my SDI. I’m concerned they won’t extend it but I’m definitely not in a good mental place to be going back to work. Any suggestions?
@Alexis That’s exactly what I experienced. My initial claim was closed and once I met with my Phycologist we opened a new claim.
Ugh that's the worse. I have short term and long term disability which allowed me to extend my time so much. If you're unable to get an appt with a psychiatrist I recommend really advocating for yourself to your doctor or OB and hopefully they will extend you. I see a postnatal psych specialist but it was referred to me through my med group. Definitely keep trying!
I took 2 months off and got disability unemployment then my OB was able to extend disability (SDI) due to PPA for a full month before checking in.
Following
With my first I was able to extend a whole year with my therapist I think that’s the best way to go about it.
@Alexis brite psych services they don’t take insurance but they are super understanding and great with Edd.
My therapist only extends 6 weeks at a time.
Try Mavida Health. Founded by a reproductive psychiatrist specialize in postpartum therapy. Accepts insurance. I use them weekly (3 weeks so far). They are great and will handle any EDD extensions if they stop taking my OB’s extension request. https://www.mavidahealth.com
What else can be done if psych won’t extend more than 4 weeks?
You can find a therapist through insurance and file a short term disability for ppd,etc. and that can go for about 12wks. I’m currently on it and will be reevaluated at the 12wk mark. Good luck Mama. You got this!