What is Postpartum Depression?
The experience of negative emotions after the birth of a child is normal and common, especially for women, as the baby is no longer physically attached to the woman and hormones are in flux. When this experience of the “baby blues” becomes persistent, mothers and fathers may be experiencing postpartum depression. Postpartum depression is characterized by intense and prolonged feelings of sadness, anxiety, stress, guilt, shame, sleep issues, changes in appetite, and decreased or total lack of motivation.
Provides a safe space to talk about overwhelming emotions
Helps process feelings of sadness, guilt, or anxiety that often come after childbirth
Supports your emotional adjustment to the changes of motherhood
Offers tools to manage stress, exhaustion, and mood swings
Addresses identity shifts and feelings of loss or isolation
Helps rebuild confidence and self-worth as a new parent
Supports bonding with your baby and navigating relationship changes
Teaches coping strategies for intrusive thoughts or emotional lows
Offers non-judgmental support during a deeply vulnerable time