Perinatal Health & Wellness — Postpartum Depression Treatment Near Me — Maternal Mental Health

perinatal health & wellness

“This is not what I expected. I’m so tired. Sure, my sleep comes to a screeching halt every two to three hours. But it’s more than that. It's the constant worry. The self-doubt. The guilt. What if she isn’t getting enough milk? What if I’m not teaching her to self-soothe properly? I’m not nearly as patient as I thought I’d be. What kind of mother feels bored and unfulfilled? What kind of mother has these terrible, intrusive thoughts? It starts before I open my eyes. Before my feet hit the ground in preparation for another night feed. Another failed nap. Another attempt at leaving the house. It washes over me. Takes me from the present moment and makes it difficult for me to enjoy my baby, my partner, my family. Is this really my life? I must be failing, because no one talks about motherhood in this way. What’s wrong with me? I feel like such a failure. A failure as a mother, a partner, and as a woman.”

For pregnant and postpartum mothers:

While many women experience some mild mood changes during pregnancy or after the birth of a child, 15 to 20% of women experience more significant symptoms of anxiety and/or depression.

Further, nearly 1 in 10 women experience posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following childbirth. This is not your fault, and effective treatment can help you feel like yourself again. If you have been struggling with perinatal distress, don't try to wait it out. These conditions are very treatable with proper care. We are eager to partner with you and your loved ones to provide needed support during this transitional period. You deserve to feel like yourself again.

For more information about perinatal mental health services, or to schedule an appointment, please contact Dr. Sara Nett.

For non-birth partners and couples:

Here at be., we believe that caring for mothers means caring for partners and couple relationships, too.

Enter Dr. Juli Buchanan, specializing in supporting non-birth partners and couples during pregnancy and following childbirth. As a non-birth partner herself, Dr. Buchanan is familiar with the unique challenges that partners face during this transitional period. And because even the strongest couples can experience distress and disconnection, often associated with feelings of fear, loneliness, anger, and resentment, Dr. Buchanan is ready with evidence-based therapies to support couples in growing together during this transition into parenthood.

For more information about services for non-birth partners and couples, or to schedule an appointment, please contact Dr. Juli Buchanan.