Perinatal mental health
Pregnancy
Pregnancy is a time of significant physical, emotional, and hormonal changes, which can bring both joy and unexpected challenges. Many women experience perinatal mental health struggles, including anxiety, depression, mood swings, and intrusive thoughts. Past trauma, fears about childbirth, and the pressure to feel a certain way during pregnancy can add to emotional distress. Additionally, complications, loss, or unexpected circumstances can heighten feelings of sadness, fear, or isolation. It’s important to recognize that these struggles are common and treatable, and seeking support can make a profound difference in navigating this transformative time with greater resilience and well-being.
Postpartum
The postpartum period is a time of immense change, and many new parents struggle with adjustment difficulties as they navigate physical recovery, hormonal shifts, and the demands of caring for a newborn. Sleep deprivation, identity shifts, relationship changes, and feelings of overwhelm or self-doubt can make this transition especially challenging.
While these feelings are common, they can sometimes lead to postpartum anxiety, depression, or feelings of isolation. Seeking support during this time can help new parents process their emotions, adjust to their new role, and find balance in this major life transition.
infertility & pregnancy loss
The emotional toll of struggling to conceive or losing a child can lead to feelings of sadness, anger, guilt, or even questioning one’s sense of self. These experiences can also strain relationships, heighten anxiety, and trigger past traumas. Grieving these losses is a deeply personal journey, and it’s important to have compassionate support to process the pain, honor the loss, and find a path toward healing. You don’t have to go through this alone—help is available to navigate the complex emotions and challenges that come with these experiences.
perinatal trauma
Perinatal trauma refers to distressing or traumatic experiences that occur during pregnancy, childbirth, or the postpartum period. This can include birth trauma, medical complications, emergency interventions, pregnancy loss, infertility struggles, or distressing postpartum experiences.
EMDR is an effective therapy for healing perinatal trauma. Traumatic experiences during pregnancy and childbirth can leave lasting emotional effects, including anxiety, depression, PTSD symptoms, or feelings of disconnection from oneself or the baby.
EMDR helps reprocess these distressing memories, allowing the brain to reduce their emotional intensity and create a sense of resolution. This approach empowers individuals to heal from past trauma, regain a sense of control, and move forward with greater emotional well-being in their parenting journey.
