Perinatal Mental Health

Pregnancy + Postpartum

Feel More Calm, Confident, and Present

Pregnancy and postpartum can bring intense emotional shifts, anxiety, and a sense of feeling overwhelmed or disconnected from yourself. You may be adjusting to a new role, managing relationship changes, or carrying constant worry and exhaustion. It can feel like too much to hold alone. It would be an honor to hold space for you during this new season of your life.

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But how do I know if what I’m feeling is normal?

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Baby Blues vs. PMADS

Welcoming a child can be one of the happiest moments of your life, yet it can also feel overwhelming. Many new parents experience fatigue, sadness, irritability, or worry. Baby Blues is common among new parents in the first 2 WEEKS after having a baby.

Although these emotional changes are common, they can sometimes develop into depression or anxiety. PMADS (perinatal mood and anxiety) is more severe, low mood symptoms, lasting LONGER THAN 2 WEEKS.

Common symptoms of Postpartum Anxiety

  • Feeling like something bad might happen

  • Racing thoughts

  • Physical symptoms could include dizziness, hot flashes, and nausea

  • Feelings of anger, irritability and/or rage

  • Nervousness/on edge/anxious, trouble relaxing

  • Constant worry

  • Disturbances of sleep and appetite

Common symptoms of Postpartum Depression

  • Feelings of anger,  irritability and/or rage

  • Lack of interest in the baby

  • Crying and sadness

  • Feelings of guilt, shame, or hopelessness

  • Loss of interest, joy or pleasure in things you used to enjoy

  • Disturbances of sleep and appetite

Postpartum can affect other family members, including dads and partners too. Studies show that 1 in 10 men may experience depression and/or anxiety during the perinatal period. 

Paternal Mental Health

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  • Irritability and anger

  • Withdrawal from partner and new baby

  • Feeling jealous over mother and baby’s bond

  • Worry/nervousness

  • Overwhelming pressure to provide

  • Disturbances of sleep and appetite 

What this can look like:

I have helped many women and men with:

  • Prenatal Care

  • Difficult Pregnancies

  • Fertility Challenges

  • Birth Trauma

  • Postpartum Anxiety + Depression

  • Motherhood Rage

  • Identity Issues: Becoming a parent doesn’t just change your life—it changes your sense of self.

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