Perinatal Mental Health
With the right support, this can all feel easier. We can help you understand what you’re experiencing, learn ways to manage, and move toward healing.
We are trained in perinatal mental health through Postpartum Support International (PSI) and some have gone on to receive certifications in perinatal + maternal mental health:
We got you, mama!
The weeks before and after delivery bring huge physical and emotional shifts. While many new mothers experience temporary “Baby Blues,” some develop more significant symptoms like depression, anxiety, OCD, trauma responses, or rarely—psychosis. These can appear anytime in the first year-18 months and may include:
Intense sadness, guilt, irritability, anger, or feeling disconnected from your baby.
Trouble sleeping or eating, even when you have the opportunity.
Persistent worry, restlessness, racing thoughts, or physical anxiety symptoms (being easily startled or upset, racing heartbeat, muscle tension, chest pain, shortness of breath, nausea/dizziness).
Intrusive thoughts such as harming yourself or your baby, being an awful mother, or compulsive behaviors related to your baby’s safety such as checking whether baby is breathing or repeating things so nothing bad happens.
Flashbacks after a difficult birth and/or avoidance of things that remind you of labor/delivery or the early days of bringing home baby.
Severe confusion, paranoia, distrust of your support system, disorganized or confused thinking, or memory problems, or hallucinations (seek immediate help).
These symptoms are not a sign of being a “bad mom,” having a “difficult” baby, or that you aren’t cut out for motherhood. It is not something to feel embarrassed about and we know that things are not hard because you aren’t trying hard enough. Help is available. Reach out today!
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