Pregnancy, Postpartum & Loss Services
I have extensive training and a significant amount of experience in treating women and men who are struggling during the perinatal period, and surrounding the loss of a pregnancy or infant. Some of the disorders that I treat include, but are not limited to anxiety, depression, post traumatic stress and obsessive-compulsive disorder. I also treat grief and loss connected to pregnancy or infant loss and infertility.
Do the following symptoms sound familiar?
These symptoms might indicate that you have a form of perinatal mood or anxiety disorder, such as postpartum depression. Some mild mood changes during or after the birth of a child is very common; however, 15 to 20% of women experience more significant symptoms of depression and/or anxiety. If you are not feeling like yourself, an evaluation by a trained maternal mental health specialist can be helpful.
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Feeling sad or depressed
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Feeling more irritable or angry with those around you
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Having difficulty bonding with your baby
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Feeling anxious or panicky
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Having problems with eating or sleeping
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Having upsetting thoughts that you can’t get out of your mind
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Feeling as though you are “out of control” or “crazy”
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Feeling like you never should have become a mother
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Worried that you might hurt your baby or yourself
*Women can also experience these symptoms during pregnancy and following pregnancy or infant loss, in addition to experiencing grief!
Infertility
Approximately 10-15% of couples of reproductive age are affected by infertility. The indication of infertility is often associated with depression, anxiety, grief and identity issues.
You can read more about infertility and mental health
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