Pregnancy can be a time of transition that comes with many changes. From hormonal changes to getting ready to take on the new role of motherhood, many women/womxn are surprised by the range of emotions this time can bring.

For some women/womxn, including those with infertility or pregnancy loss, pregnancy can be a time of great anxiety and mixed emotions. Pregnancy can also bring up memories of past trauma for some women/womxn and others feel sad and depressed during this time.  

Most moms have a harder time adjusting to motherhood than they expected. Some moms struggle with identity shift and loss of independence, body image, isolation, returning to work, relationship changes, and a wide range of emotional rollercoasters.

Society makes you think that motherhood will come natural and easy, but the reality is at least one in seven moms experience postpartum depression and anxiety after birth and this number has increased since the pandemic. Marginalized moms report having higher PMADs. Most women/womxn who struggle with PMADs feels confused, ashamed, and alone in their struggles. 

 Dads can also struggle with PMADs. In fact, research shows that one in 10 dads struggles with depression and 18 percent develop a anxiety at some point during pregnancy and postpartum. The risk for dad is highly linked to moms who struggle with PMADs. 

Our team is here to support and partner with you through the journey of becoming a parent. Whether you are navigating your journey of infertility, pregnancy, birth, postpartum, career decisions, parenting, and/or relationship changes, we are here to support you through the whole journey.