1 in 7 women suffer from a (PMAD) Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorder.
You’re not alone. ♡
Who we help.
Perinatal Depression
There is a common misconception that “Postpartum Depression” only happens after the baby is born. We know that many suffer from depression during pregnancy as well. The field has recognized this and changed the language we use to reflect that a perinatal mood and anxiety disorder (PMAD) may begin anytime in the perinatal period starting from pregnancy to a year or more postpartum. 1 in 7 women will suffer from a PMAD and it doesn’t discriminate. Additionally, non-birthing parents, adoptive parents and partners often suffer from postpartum depression as well.
Perinatal Loss
The loss of a child at any stage in the pregnancy or postpartum period is the most difficult thing a parent could endure. We are here to offer bereavement support for miscarriage, IUFD, newborn or infant loss. Though you may be surrounded by people who love and support you, it may often be difficult to process this loss with those close to you. You do not have to walk this journey alone.
Perinatal Anxiety
Sometimes new parents find that they’re fraught with worry at every turn., thoughts are racing, sometimes they experience intrusive, scary or even disturbing thoughts. This is so very common. Unfortunately perinatal anxiety can negatively impact sleep, increase irritability, and can rob you of the ability to enjoy the experience, or even just to stay in the present moment. During the perinatal period many find themselves questioning their ability to parent. Many often fear the safety of their baby to the point that they are frozen with fear. This is something that can absolutely be treated with the right interventions.
LGBTQI Families
The difficulties that come with having a child are often intensified by unique challenges that impact parents in the LGBTQI community. We want to help support and empower you through this process while navigating oppressive social constructs and honoring your unique journey as an ally, activist, helper, and educator.
Transition to Parenthood
Many don’t recognize or understand that there may be a grieving period and many difficulties that come with becoming a parent. Often this can challenge relationships with partners, friends, other family members and how you see and know yourself as a person. This transition to parenthood is a life changing and often very difficult role change in your life. We will support you whether this transition is impacting your social life, your career, your love of self, or your intimate relationships.
Pregnancy After Miscarriage or Loss
Some families find themselves pregnant again after they have endured the loss of another pregnancy or child. While this can bring joy and happiness, it often comes with a dark cloud, fear, trepidation, anxiety, trauma response as the body holds the pain and grief from the passing of another child. Let us support you in this confusing juncture of hope, happiness and pain.