Pregnancy & Maternal Therapy in the Research Triangle
What is Pregnancy & Maternal Therapy?
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. Our specialized Pregnancy & Maternal Therapy offers compassionate support for these unique experiences.
Why is Pregnancy & Maternal Therapy So Important?
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 anxiety at some point during pregnancy and postpartum. The risk for dad is highly linked to moms who struggle with PMADs.
How Our Raleigh Therapists Support Your Parenting Journey
Our compassionate team of Raleigh therapists is here to support and partner with you through every step of becoming a parent. Whether you are navigating fertility challenges, pregnancy, birth, postpartum recovery, career decisions, parenting dynamics, or relationship changes, we are dedicated to supporting you throughout your entire journey.
Fertility challenges
Miscarriage and stillbirth
Birth trauma or challenges during birth
NICU and preemie support
We Offer Counseling Support For:
Anxiety and depression in pregnancy and postpartum
