Pregnancy/Postpartum Care
Struggles with pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum care look different for everyone. Some women are unable (or struggle for years) to get pregnant while other women find themselves pregnant by “accident.” Many women give birth to healthy babies, while other women lose their children to miscarriage and/or difficulties during the birthing process. Whatever your unique situation looks like, pregnancy struggles are often lonely, isolating and confusing.
It is common for women to experience mood changes during and after pregnancy including feeling tired, irritable or worried. While mild mood changes are common during this time, mood symptoms that persist and become severe enough may require additional help. Perinatal Mood Disorders are related to mood and anxiety symptoms that occur during pregnancy or up to one year postpartum.
Our Approach
The idea of pregnancy brings about a multitude of feelings. There may be excitement, worry or even both. The idea of becoming a parent might fill your heart with joy or it might make you sick to your stomach with fear. Now, add on changes in your body, hormone levels and sense-of-self and it’s no wonder pregnancy, and its aftermath, are often tough. Wherever you are on your personal journey, we are here to offer support, encouragement and guidance. We will take a closer look at your unique experience and work together to help you find peace and healing.
Specializations
Women and couples seek counseling for the following reasons:
- Depression during pregnancy
- Pregnancy loss
- Infertility
- Postpartum Depression
- Postpartum Anxiety Disorders
- Postpartum Post Traumatic Stress Disorder