Post Partum Transitions

Parenthood can be a wonderful and exciting time, but also a massive adjustment with a wide range of emotions. The transition can cause a great amount of stress and overstimulation as you adjust to a new role, survive on little sleep, and experience a huge fluctuation in hormones. It can impact your mood, functioning, and your relationships. It can even affect your ability to bond with your baby. Specialized Perinatal therapy during pregnancy and the postpartum period can help ease the burdens of depression and anxiety. I am here for you and ready to help you feel more like yourself again.

What are Post Partum Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs)?

While “Baby Blues” is quite normal, if symptoms last longer than two weeks, it is essential to get further consultation. Post Partum Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADS) affects 1 in 5 women. Symptoms can include: irritability, difficulty sleeping, anxiety, restlessness, overstimulation, feelings of extreme hopelessness, worthlessness, lack of interest in the baby, difficulty caring for the baby, rumination, obsessive thinking, guilt, shame, or feelings of inadequacy, not being able to sleep when the baby sleeps, repetitive thoughts, concerns or images of something bad happening. You can read more about PMADs here: https://www.postpartum.net/perinatal-mental-health/

Because bringing a new baby in the world is supposed to be such a joyous time, many birthing people do not seek help when experiencing symptoms because “they shouldn’t feel this way” or they are told it will just go away. But, the truth is that treatment can be brief, these symptoms are temporary and with the right help, you can feel better. The longer you wait to get help, the harder it can be to feel better. Reach out for a free consultation today.