Your Story. Your Strength. Your Impact.
Being a mom can be hard, but postpartum depression makes it harder. Despite this, the experiences of Black and Latina moms often are excluded from the research needed to understand and treat it. The MomGenes Study is working to bridge this gap by learning how genetics and life experiences play a role in postpartum depression—especially in communities that have been overlooked. Participating in this study is safe, private, easy, and open to all moms: complete a short online survey and, if you choose, share a small blood sample using an at-home kit.
However you choose to help, your story brings us closer to creating better care for generations of moms to come.
The national average postpartum depression rate is about 14.3% (roughly 1 in 7 women)
Black mothers are more than twice as likely to experience postpartum depression compared to the national average.
Up to 43% of Latina moms experience postpartum depression—more than double the national average.
Black and Latina moms are half as likely to receive postpartum mental health care.
Your Story.
Your Strength.
Your Impact.
Postpartum depression is real and far too common. Yet Black and Latina moms are often left out of the research meant to understand and treat it. That’s what the MomGenes Study is here to change. Sponsored by the University of North Carolina and the NIH, this study is focused on learning how genetics, stress, trauma, and discrimination all play a role in postpartum depression, especially in communities that have been overlooked for too long.
Participating is safe, private, and easy:
complete a online survey and, if you choose, share a small blood sample using a home kit.
Your story could shape better care for generations of moms to come. However you choose to help, your story brings us one step closer to better care for every mom.
The national average postpartum depression rate is about 12.5% (roughly 1 in 8 women)
Up to 43% of Latina moms experience postpartum depression—more than double the national average.
Black mothers are more than twice as likely to experience postpartum depression compared to the national average.
Black and Latina moms are half as likely to receive postpartum mental health care.
Two Ways to Contribute. One Powerful Impact.
You can help researchers understand how genes and life experiences may affect postpartum depression in one of two ways: sharing your story through anonymous surveys, or, if you’re eligible, you can also provide a small blood sample using our at-home kit. Both options are safe, private, completely voluntary, and play a vital role in improving care for moms like you.
Complete the Survey Only
Share your experience with postpartum depression through private questionnaires. Completing all survey questions takes 30 - 60 minutes. Your voice matters, and it can help other moms.
Survey + DNA Sample (If Eligible)
If you qualify, share a small blood sample from home to help uncover how genes impact postpartum depression. It only takes 15 minutes and your sample is de-identified, secure, and used only for this research.
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You can still make a difference.
Share this study with the moms in your life. Whether it’s your partner, friend, daughter, or neighbor—your voice helps us reach the moms who need to be heard.