Perinatal Mental Health

Pregnancy can be a challenging experience, both physically and emotionally. You might be experiencing intense emotions, worrying about the health and safety of your growing baby, or encountering new life stressors. If you have a history of depression, anxiety or trauma, sometimes these issues re-surface in pregnancy making it difficult to enjoy this time. 

Having a place to process these feelings and to prepare for the fundamental change that is parenthood, can be very helpful. Prenatal mental health care is also preventative care. If you are concerned about postpartum depression, we can take steps to address your concerns. 

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Topics that come up include:

• Emotional changes

• Mood and anxiety issues

• Physical changes

• Preparation for birth

• Preparation for baby

• Self-care

• Concerns about emotional wellbeing in postpartum

• Prevention of postpartum depression and anxiety

In some ways, we are parenting through a unique time and paving our own path as we go. Rest assured, you are not alone if you're feeling overwhelmed or if  you are experiencing intense and uncomfortable emotions in postpartum. 

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Concerns that come up include:

• Adjustment to new roles 

• Birth trauma 

• Self-care 

• Pelvic health and pelvic pain issues

• Sexual health 

• Managing family & paid caregivers

• Return to work