Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders

The perinatal time is one that begins before conception and lasts years after delivery. During this time, people ask questions, touch, stare, and become nostalgic about their own experiences as parents. Pregnancy, birth, and postpartum can be wonderful however, for many women it can feel difficult, overwhelming, scary, and lonely. As a therapist, understanding the nuances of language, biochemistry and hormones, relationship dynamics, and being connected to appropriate resources can be imperative to truly understanding and helping an individual through this time.

Mental health challenges during this period are not limited

to Postpartum Depression and are not limited to a Birthing Parent.

Perinatal Woman, Pregnant standing outside in white dress

Perinatal Mental Heath Considerations Include:

  • Perinatal Anxiety

  • Perinatal Depression

  • Perinatal Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

  • Perinatal Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

  • Loss

  • Birth Trauma

  • Transition into Parenthood

  • Relationship Shifts and Dynamics

  • Vicarious Birth Trauma - partners, providers, etc.