Prenatal/Postpartum Therapy
The transition to parenthood can be full of wonder as well as challenge in adjusting to a new sense of responsibility, identity, and expectations. New mothers often find the experience of pregnancy and the postpartum period to be different than what they expected. Adjustments must be made to a changing body, changing relationship with one's partner, family, or friends, and one's sense of self. The period of pregnancy and early motherhood is also a timely opportunity to grow in new ways. My approach is to help parents to reflect on the ways that their own upbringing affects their parenting and how they feel about their child. Overwhelmed parents often have difficulty recognizing ways in which they are effective. I help parents identify and expand those strengths. My approach also includes providing developmental guidance and support for parenting concerns.
Many woman experience a significant level of stress during this time. If this has been your experience you are not alone. Up to 20% of woman are coping with depression or anxiety in the prenatal or postpartum period. This can feel particularly confusing at a time when you expected to feel overjoyed about your new baby. It can also be complicated when something in the course of your pregnancy, birth, or early experience of motherhood turns out differently than what you anticipated. This may be a pregnancy or birth complication, breastfeeding difficulty, health issue for your new baby, as well as relationship or financial issues. New parents also often experience significant sleep deprivation and isolation which can have a powerful effect on one's well being.
Many woman experience a significant level of stress during this time. If this has been your experience you are not alone. Up to 20% of woman are coping with depression or anxiety in the prenatal or postpartum period. This can feel particularly confusing at a time when you expected to feel overjoyed about your new baby. It can also be complicated when something in the course of your pregnancy, birth, or early experience of motherhood turns out differently than what you anticipated. This may be a pregnancy or birth complication, breastfeeding difficulty, health issue for your new baby, as well as relationship or financial issues. New parents also often experience significant sleep deprivation and isolation which can have a powerful effect on one's well being.
