Postpartum Adjustment and Postpartum Mood Disorders

The most pervasive myth of motherhood is that once you become a mother your needs no longer matter.  Mothers are expected to become martyrs, setting aside personal needs, desires, and an individual sense of self, all in the service of giving to their children.  We laugh about sleepless nights and unshowered days, often without acknowledging the deep uncertainty, mixed emotions, and sense of isolation that new motherhood can bring.  Without a village to vulnerably lean on during these times, we are left feeling these painful emotions alone, afraid to share the racing thoughts, feelings of panic, or sense of detachment we may be feeling.

Whether pregnant or postpartum, Nurtured Self Counseling believes that nurturing the mother is not an afterthought but a deeply needed focus.  We focus on supporting women and families in their adjustment to parenthood both during pregnancy and after birth.  We offer a three-session package designed specifically for expecting mothers and their partners, focused on designing a postpartum wellness plan to support mental health after baby.  We also treat a range of postpartum mood disorders, including postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, postpartum panic, and postpartum obsessive-compulsive disorder, as well as supporting families in their general adjustment to life after baby.  Schedule a free 20 minute consultation to learn more.