Prenatal and Postpartum Depression
Pregnancy is a life-altering event that spurs a whirlwind of changes in your body—weight gain, unusual medical symptoms such as swelling and high blood pressure, along with a sense that your body is no longer fully your own. It's no wonder that so many women experience depression either during or immediately after pregnancy.
Although not the sole culprit, hormonal shifts play a significant role in pregnancy-related mental health issues. Women are more vulnerable to pregnancy-related mental illness if they feel unsupported, have a history of trauma, struggle with financial issues, experience health problems during or after pregnancy, or do not receive adequate assistance to tend to their own health.
We work with you to tease apart the various causes of your depression. We don't dismiss you as just another case of hormones gone awry. Instead, we'll craft a comprehensive plan to help you get back to being yourself, so you can enjoy motherhood and find a sense of meaning in bonding with your baby.
